Robert Reich: Mark Carney’s decision to stand up to Trump – through “dollar for dollar” retaliation on goods coming from key industries in states including Ohio and Texas with competitive Senate elections – has led to a surge of support for the prime minister’s Liberal party. Liberals won three special by-elections on Monday.
Trump may also have underestimated the negative reactions to his trade war at home. According to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, 57% of Americans oppose Trump’s moves to impose tariffs on Canadian imports. About 63% oppose his peevish order to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America.” Only 20% support the higher tariffs on Canadian goods.
The negative response is especially pronounced in border states whose economies are tightly interconnected with Canada.
The Guardian: Trump’s ridiculous bullying of Canada is backfiring