The potential economic fallout of Trump's trade war with Canada
The trade war between the U.S. and Canada is intensifying after negotiations broke down over the weekend. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country had been preparing for a fundamental shift in its relationship with the U.S., which it no longer views as a reliable partner. Geoff Bennett discussed the economic fallout on both sides of the border with Peter Armstrong of the CBC.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: MarketWatch · Aug 24, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
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Trump’s trade war with Canada could lead the U.S. back to quantitative easing(opens original report in a new tab)That’s good for gold, stocks and long bonds. Eventually. — MarketWatch
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