Canadian Dollar: Trade dispute risks weigh on Canada – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu reports that Washington is considering further trade penalties against Canada after Ottawa’s dollar-for-dollar retaliation to new U.S. tariffs. Canada plans to double counter-tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum and add new duties on a range of goods. The dispute marks a sharp deterioration in bilateral relations and could increase political pressure in U.S. manufacturing states exposed to Canadian retaliation.

Escalating tariffs pressure Canadian Dollar

"The U.S. is considering further trade penalties against Canada after Ottawa announced dollar-for-dollar retaliation to new American tariffs, raising the risk of a broader bilateral trade conflict."

"Canada will double counter-tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum to 50% and impose new 50% duties on products including dairy, furniture, clothing and electronics, affecting around USD 20bn of annual U.S. exports."

"The dispute follows the collapse of recent trade talks and marks a sharp deterioration in relations. The escalation could also create domestic political pressure in U.S. manufacturing states that are heavily exposed to Canadian retaliation."

"Washington is weighing higher tariffs and other measures in response, having already threatened 50% auto tariffs on Canada from January."

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