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Trump blasts Canadian leaders ‘worst’; US-Canada trade war escalates

August 31, 2026

Summary

The trade war between the US and Canada is intensifying, with Canadian small businesses facing new 50% tariffs on exports like honey and cosmetics. President Trump has encouraged Canadian companies to relocate to the US and criticized Canada's leaders as the 'worst' of any country.

Coverage by lane

Center

  • How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border

Right

  • Trump says Canada’s leaders ‘worst’ of any country as trade war escalates - Washington Examiner

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