Tariffs of Deceit: Trump's New Play in the Canada Trade Dispute The tension between Washington and Ottawa has been simmering for years, but Donald Trump's latest move to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods is a significant escalation.
The President's reliance on Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, a provision that hasn't been used before, raises concerns about his willingness to rewrite the rules of trade.
The Smoot Hawley tariffs were meant to protect American industries in times of economic crisis but are now being invoked as a cudgel against one of America's closest allies.