Trump hits Canada with 50% tariffs in major trade escalation | DW News

Trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa are flaring again. President Donald Trump has announced 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, raising fears of a new economic showdown between the two neighbors. We speak to Toronto-based political commentator Sean Mallen about the political fallout and what comes next for Canada-US relations.

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00:00 Trump announces new tariffs on Canadian imports 00:34 White House uses 1930 Tariff Act provision 01:04 US and Canadian governments trade accusations 01:23 Mark Carney seeks intensified negotiations 01:53 Interview with Sean Mallen, political commentator, Toronto 02:09 Why Trump is targeting Canada now 03:25 Do the tariffs violate the trade agreement? 05:09 What happens when the tariffs take effect? 05:34 Economic impact on Canada and key industries 06:05 Could Canada retaliate? 08:26 Effects on tourism, wine and whiskey trade 09:29 What role can the WTO play? 10:36 New legal route for US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling 11:08 Could other countries face similar tariffs?

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