Behind the Tariff Wall: Canada-US Relations Enter a Period of Strategic Realignment

Twenty-five Democratic-led U.S. states filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday, challenging the legality of sweeping new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners — including Canada. The tariffs, imposed under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act to combat forced labour, cover 99.4% of U.S. imports. The White House defended the move, citing its "lawful authority" to address practices burdening American businesses.

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