
Why the U.S. Suddenly Stopped Targeting Canada in Its Trade War
How Canada Outsmarted Trump’s Trade War When President Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, he wasted no time reigniting his “America First” doctrine. Among the first flashpoints was trade — and Canada, America’s largest trading partner, found itself abruptly caught in Trump’s crosshairs. In a dramatic move, the Trump administration slapped tariffs…