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Canada-US trade dispute and tariff escalation economic stagnation
A The trade dispute between Canada and the United States has escalated following transitioned into a period of economic stagnation. Following the breakdown of negotiations in August. In response to August and the impasse, Washington imposed subsequent imposition of duties on approximately $28 billion worth of Canadian products. Canada scheduled counter-tariffs on nearly $28 billion of U.S. goods to begin on September 8, while U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian automobiles from 25% to 50% in the coming year. The economic impact of these tensions is becoming evident. Canadian merchandise exports fell 2.3% products, Canada’s real GDP remained essentially unchanged (0.0%) in July, marking July. While the first monthly decline in six months. This decline was driven construction sector grew by reduced volumes and lower prices for gold, oil, 1.3% and natural gas, resulting utilities rose by 1.7%, these gains were countered by contractions in a merchandise manufacturing (-0.9%) and retail trade surplus (-1.0%). The Bank of $769 million—a significant drop from the $4.2 billion recorded in June. Canada also reported the loss of 42,000 jobs in August, reversing a four-month period of growth that had added 181,000 positions since April. While the national unemployment rate remained stable at 6.4%, sector-specific shifts were noted: the public sector lost 20,000 positions, while the manufacturing sector showed unexpected resilience by adding 22,000 jobs. Analysts noted that the full impact of new U.S. tariffs might not yet be reflected and trade barriers are actively reshaping the economic landscape, with significant impacts felt in the automotive, steel, aluminum, and lumber industries. Economic forecasts reflect this data due mounting pressure. Deloitte has slightly raised its 2026 GDP growth projection to survey timing. Further economic cooling is appearing 0.9% but has cut its 2027 projection to 1.6% in anticipation of continued American tariffs and import bans. Despite some activity in machinery investment and consumer spending, the housing market. National housing sales volume decreased by 0.7% in August, market continues to act as an economic uncertainty from trade tensions and concerns over job security led potential buyers to adopt a ‘wait-and-see’ approach. While benchmark prices remained steady at approximately 657,400 CAD, new listings rose by 3.3%. drag.