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Sawant cites historical examples like Canada's universal healthcare, won through the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF), and the US New Deal, achieved through militant labor strikes, to advocate for a confrontational approach.
Peter St Onge attributes the Canadian manufacturing exodus to Trump's tariffs and Canadian policies that raised taxes and red tape, stifling oil reserves 20 times larger than the US on a per capita basis. Business investment collapsed by a third in Canada while doubling in the US.
Canada is nearing its third recession in 11 years, with half of its top 10% income earners having fled to the US. Peter St Onge notes half a million Canadian college graduates compete for only 80,000 jobs.
Canada canceled a planned celebration for the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening due to President Trump's recently announced 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, including cars, alcohol, and dairy, which are set to take effect within 30 days.
Trump claims the tariffs are a response to Canada's "very, very tough" trade treatment of the US over the past 50 years, not its wildfires. NPR reports the administration cites Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act as legal justification.
US Trade Representative Jamison Greer views the tariffs as an "opening salvo" to incentivize better negotiations for American workers and businesses, noting long-standing trade issues with Canada, including disputes over softwood lumber.
Trump's proclamation asserts Canada discriminates against American autos, alcohol, and cheese compared to other nations, specifically the EU. The White House states Canada will impose a 25% tariff on non-USMCA qualified US vehicle imports starting April 2025.