While obvious differences exist between a shooting war in Iran and a trade dispute with Canada, the lessons are not dissimilar, writes Anthony Zurcher at BBC News. In both, the US faces a counterpart that, despite having far less overall power, retains the means to retaliate.
Canada, for its part, is beginning to test its own ability to inflict economic pain. Tuesday’s targeted tariffs mark a first step. Future measures could include restricting US access to Canadian energy and critical minerals, alongside consumer boycotts of American goods.
