Canada may fight back if the US puts tariffs
5 days ago

Canada's leader, Justin Trudeau, said they will act strongly if the US puts extra costs, called tariffs, on things Canada sells to the US. The US leader, Donald Trump, might put a 25% tariff on Canadian goods. Trudeau said this is not good, but they are ready to respond. They want to avoid a trade war and have spent money to make the border with the US safer. Trump thinks tariffs will help the US economy and jobs.
Canada has dealt with US tariffs before. Trump put tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, saying it was for US safety. Canada then put tariffs on some US goods, like orange juice and whiskey, to send a message. They stopped the tariffs after one year. If Trump does it again, Canada might choose to put tariffs on some US goods. This way, they can fight back without hurting Canadian people too much. They are also telling people to buy Canadian goods to help.
Canada might also use "dollar-for-dollar" tariffs. This means they will put the same amount of tariffs on US goods as the US puts on Canadian goods. Some people in Canada do not like this idea because it could hurt Canada's economy. It could make things cost more and cause fewer jobs. But many people in Canada think they should fight back. They might choose to do this to get more support from Canadian people. Politics are important in making these decisions.