The art of inflicting pain: How to select targets for Canada's counter-tariffs
27-08-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

The art of inflicting pain: How to select targets for Canada's counter-tariffs

Canada must balance many different considerations when selecting which U.S. products to tariff in order to cause maximum pressure in the United States with minimal disruption at home. Those include the U.S. elections, affordability and the ease with which importers on either side of the border can find alternatives, according to economic and political experts.
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