Canada Schemes Up Plot To Get Around Trump’s Tariffs
The Daily Wire
Last updated: September 18, 2026
Canada is seeking to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs by exploring new international alliances and trade partnerships. This initiative comes as both Canada and the U.S. have imposed significant tariffs on each other's imports.
- Canada is exploring an "associate member" status with the European Union, a proposal made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. This potential alliance aims to build "common strength" and offers Canada an avenue for relief from U.S. trade disputes.
- The proposal, which is unprecedented and its specifics remain unclear, has elicited a strong negative reaction from U.S. President Donald Trump. He has threatened substantial tariffs on Europe if he perceives the move as hostile.
- Despite the E.U. proposal, there are internal E.U. concerns regarding the feasibility and implications of such a unique partnership, with some diplomats expressing surprise and uncertainty about its meaning.
- Concurrently, Canada is pursuing new trade negotiations with China, which has supported Canada's retaliatory trade measures against the U.S. This includes re-engaging in military talks after a pause related to detained Canadians.
- Following these developments, Canada has imposed new tariffs on steel, dairy, and agricultural equipment. The U.S. administration has also implemented import bans on certain Canadian products that were already subject to existing tariffs.
