Canada: Majority support decision to halt U.S. trade talks

Three-quarters of Canadians support Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to walk away from trade negotiations with the United States following last-minute changes proposed by Washington. Data from the Angus Reid Institute indicates majority support for this stance across all provinces, with 69% of respondents believing Carney demonstrated strength by refusing to accept unfavorable terms.

To counter American tariffs, the Canadian government intends to implement “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory measures, with a deadline set for September 8. While 62% of Canadians view these counter-tariffs as appropriate, there is significant economic anxiety regarding the fallout. Experts estimate that a no-deal scenario could cost the Canadian economy 0.4% of its GDP and jeopardize up to 90,000 jobs.

Despite these concerns, 64% of Canadians believe the country will emerge stronger by reducing its economic dependence on the United States. However, 26% remain skeptical, fearing long-term damage to the relationship with their primary trading partner.