Canada’s economy in flux as Trump starts cutting tariff deals

Trump keeps saying the U.S. doesn’t need Canada’s stuff. We asked experts if he’s right

Trump insists the U.S. doesn’t need anything from Canada. Here's a look at 8 Canadian exports and if they are essential to the U.S. Read on.

Canada’s economy in flux as Trump starts cutting tariff deals

Economists say the dialling down of the global trade war has improved the outlook for Canada, but it hasn’t fundamentally changed the country’s economic trajectory

The exceptionalism of the American economy has long been intact, but under Donald Trump’s presidency, political and institutional changes have begun to emerge that could be warning signs. Markets have already reacted in the short term, signaling growing investor concern. Although the exchange rate has since partially recovered, high volatility and longer-term risks remain. And cuts to research funding, anti-immigration policies, arbitrary trade …

The policies promoted by the US president are more about preserving the country's status as a leading power than about making the country "great again."

Canada’s economic resilience depends on immigrants, not just trade - The Caribbean Camera

https://thecaribbeancamera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Axel-7570491.mp3 As global trade faces renewed strain and geopolitical alliances shift, Canada stands at a critical crossroads. Relations with the United States—still our largest trading partner—has become less predictable. From tariff threats to cross-border supply chain challenges, the vulnerability of Canada’s economic reliance on the U.S. has become increasingly clear. In response, po…

Canada’s economy and social systems require immigration growth

With a shrinking workforce and soaring health costs, immigrants are the only reason our systems still work.