US-Canada trade war: The cost of fighting back | DW News

U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are locked in a trade dispute, with both sides threatening tariffs. While the U.S. holds more economic leverage due to market size, experts warn that targeted Canadian retaliation could harm key U.S. political districts. Despite the escalating rhetoric, there remains a narrow window for diplomacy to avoid a lose-lose economic scenario.