In this trade war, mustard and ketchup are weapons
We are now officially at war with the United States – in a trade war, that is.
In response to U.S.-imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum, Canada intends to do the same on other goods. So like any trade war, it could escalate.
Canada will unlawfully implement counter measures that will take effect on July 1 if the U.S. doesn’t end its steel and aluminum duties. It’s like Walmart going up against that cute little gift store we visit every so often. And just to be clear, Canada is not Walmart in this scenario.
The trade war appears to be moving into agri-food, one of the most sensitive economic sectors when it comes to trade. Of the 84 items mentioned on Canada’s Table 2 list, 23 are food products.