Toronto mayor calls tariff fight "unnecessary"
Summary
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said the ongoing tariff fight between the U.S. and Canada is unnecessary and hurts both countries. She warned tariffs could cost Canadian jobs and make goods more expensive for Americans.Key Facts
- The U.S. and Canada recently imposed tariffs of up to 50% on billions of dollars of each other’s goods.
- Canada’s tariffs are a direct response to the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canadian products.
- Mayor Chow said about 5,000 jobs in Toronto’s textile, clothing, and leather industries could be at risk.
- President Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports to start in 2027 if no deal is made.
- President Trump claimed Canada has been taking advantage of the U.S. and said Canada will no longer be treated like a state.
- Chow said the idea of Canada as the 51st U.S. state threatens Canada’s independence.
- Chow encouraged Canadians to buy local products and urged Americans to contact their lawmakers to seek a peaceful trade solution.
- She made clear her frustrations are with the U.S. government, not American people, calling for better cooperation between the countries.
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