CANADA`S TRADE WAR RESPONSE

 As a Canadian writer, I'm compelled to share my thoughts on the tariffs imposed by President Trump, a decision aimed at limiting outsourced products and strengthening local US production. While this move may have short-term implications on imported merchandise, its long-term effects will likely focus on boosting US production.

In Canada, politicians have reacted with a mix of negotiation, threats of retaliatory tariffs on American products, and even removing US liquor products from store shelves. However, it's clear that these efforts are merely attempts to reverse the tariff decision, which, in my opinion, is an internal US decision that cannot be influenced from outside.

The impact of losing exports to our neighboring country has been significant, affecting Canada's budget and financial planning. If Canada were to impose similar tariffs on US exports, it would essentially be adopting a strategy that could lead to shortages and potential elimination of exports. Negotiation, in this case, seems like a last resort, with Canada seeking empathy from the US.

Rather than eliminating US products from store shelves, I suggest Canada review its imports and find alternative products with similar or lower costs. This approach would allow Canada to fight tariffs more effectively, rather than simply transferring financial pressure to its citizens and importers.

Ultimately, finding replacements for US products or producing them domestically will require long-term financial planning. As I mentioned in my previous article, cutting oil and gas imports from Canada and finding alternatives is no easy feat. Canada should adopt a similar strategy, exploring options for replacing American products or producing them locally.