In brief
The United States remains Canada’s larger trade partner, yet Canada is the top customer for 26 U.S. states and ranks in the top three for 45 of them. This status gives Prime Minister Mark Carney room to manoeuvre in the widening trade dispute. BBC correspondent Jessica Murphy outlines why Canada may fight back more effectively than expected. The story highlights Canada's strategic position in the spiralling tariff conflict.
How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?
The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade war between the two countries.
It is the top customer for 26 US states, including Maine, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and ranks in the top three for 45 of the 50 states – suggesting Prime Minister Mark Carney has room manoeuvre in a trade fight.
BBC’s Jessica Murphy explains how Canada has more leverage than it may seem in the spiralling dispute. Read the latest on the escalating tariff fight here.
Video by Eloise Alanna.
