How do Canadians feel about the U.S.-Canada trade war?
The majority of Canadians—63%—said they feel that the country made the right choice to maintain its stance and walk away from trade talks with the U.S., “even if it meant higher costs and job losses,” according to an Ipsos poll conducted for Global News that was released on Aug. 29. Even more Canadians—73%—said they agreed with the nation’s decision to launch retaliatory tariffs on American products worth billions of dollars.
The poll did find, though, that support for those actions was lower among younger demographics than it was among older age groups. For instance, a little less than 50% of Gen Z adults backed Canada’s decision to remain firm in trade negotiations, compared to 80% for elderly boomers.
Another poll, conducted by the Canadian nonprofit Angus Reid Institute, found that about 76% of Canadians believe the country was right to suspend trade talks, and that 69% said they believe that Carney demonstrated “strength” by turning down a “bad deal.” A majority of Canadians—62%—also indicated support for retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., calling the move “about right under the circumstances.”
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