According to recent polls, a majority of Canadians and Americans disapprove of the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, with 75% of Canadians stating they do not trust the Trump administration to stick to a trade deal, while 49% of Americans strongly disapprove of the tariffs, as of July 22. The ongoing trade war between the two countries has sparked significant concern, with many citizens on both sides of the border feeling the impact of increased prices.

US-Canada Trade War: Tariff Disapproval

A survey conducted by Angus Reid found that 28% of Canadian respondents believed their country should respond to the tariffs with limited counter-tariffs, while 34% advocated for matching the US tariffs equally, and 19% thought Canada should negotiate for lower tariffs. The poll also revealed that Conservative voters were more likely to want to negotiate or make concessions, with 31% choosing this option, compared to 9% of Liberal voters.

The same poll broke down answers by voting patterns, showing that Liberal voters were more likely to choose counter-tariffs, with 79% opting for either limited or equal measures. In contrast, Conservative voters were more likely to believe that the Trump administration would hold up its end of a trade deal, with 32% expressing trust, compared to 3% among Liberal and NDP voters.

US Tariff Disapproval: American Perspective

A separate poll by YouGov found that more than half of Americans disapprove of the tariffs, with 49% strongly disapproving and 11% somewhat disapproving. The survey, conducted among 9,695 Americans on July 22, also asked about the impact of the tariffs on prices, with 46% stating that prices had increased a lot, 26% saying they had increased a little, and 14% reporting no effect.

The numbers were consistent across regions, gender, and age, although political affiliation played a significant role in the responses, with Democrats registering 91% disapproval and Republicans voicing 27% disapproval. The polls suggest that the trade war is likely to remain a contentious issue, with both Canadians and Americans closely watching the developments and their impact on the economy.

  • 49% of Americans strongly disapprove of the tariffs
  • 75% of Canadians do not trust the Trump administration to stick to a trade deal
  • 28% of Canadian respondents believe their country should respond with limited counter-tariffs
  • 46% of Americans report that prices have increased a lot due to the tariffs

What's Next for US-Canada Trade Relations

As the trade war continues, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold, and what measures the US and Canadian governments will take to address the concerns of their citizens. With the majority of Canadians and Americans disapproving of the tariffs, it is likely that the issue will remain a key topic of discussion in the coming months, with both countries seeking a resolution that benefits their economies and citizens.