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Intensifying tariff conflict may reshape Canada–U.S. trade patterns, economists say

New U.S. tariffs and growing protectionist sentiment are pushing Canadian firms to find alternative markets and rebuild supply chains — a shift some economists say could persist long after measures are lifted.

Intensifying trade war could permanently alter Canada-U.S. trade, economist says
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Businesses investing in logistics and infrastructure to serve other markets make those markets more attractive and harder to abandon.

The change reflects both policy-driven disruptions and a broader shift in Canadian business mentality about reliance on the U.S.

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  • The intensifying tariff war between Canada and the United States could permanently alter cross-border trade, signalling the potential end of an era of expanding economic ties between the countries,.
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"We're just the most convenient buyer because stuff doesn't have to travel very far to get here. "The permanence isn't just because of the tariffs that were imposed. More Details Skip to main content Intensifying trade war could permanently alter Canada-U.S.

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  • There are also plenty of ties that will continue." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug.
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Intensifying trade war could permanently alter Canada-U.S. Examples include, session, authentication, and security cookies. By Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press Posted August 28, 2026 4:00 am.

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