“Mr. Carney gave in on key issues, including scrapping the digital services tax on multi-billionaire tech giants, committing to NATO’s excessive 5 per cent target, and violating Canadians’ privacy rights by signing up to Trump’s ominous ICE security state with Bill C-2. But none of this worked. Instead, Trump has slapped Canada with a 35 per cent tariff and continued his attack on our country and workers.”Â
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
“We are pleased to see that CUSMA-compliant goods remain tariff-free, including the vast majority of goods Alberta sells to the U.S. such as all oil and gas and agricultural products. That said, it’s also disappointing to see tariffs on other Canadian goods increase to 35 per cent. These tariffs hurt both Canadian and American businesses and workers, and they weaken one of the most important trade and security alliances in the world.”Â
Canadian Chamber of Commerce president Candace Laing
“The White House fact sheet should be called a fact-less sheet when it comes to basing trade decisions about Canada on the fentanyl emergency … The Carney government is right to prioritize a strong, future-focused deal over a rushed one. A little more time now can deliver lasting benefits for an integrated North American economy — and that’s well worth the wait.”Â
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Canadian Federation of Independent Business president and CEO Dan Kelly
“The hike in U.S. tariffs to 35 per cent will harm small businesses on both sides of the border. The fentanyl rationale is even more ridiculous than the decision itself. While it is good news that most Canadian exports will remain tariff-free due to the CUSMA/USMCA exemption, the uncertainty alone will continue to take a toll on Canada’s small businesses.”Â
Unifor president Lana Payne says U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to condition countries like Canada to accept poor trade deals through constant threats after he imposed 35 per cent tariffs on the country. Payne says while Canada is in a difficult situation, it also has a lot of leverage to retaliate with industries like aluminum, critical minerals, electricity and potash. Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson says there's an opportunity to shift to "buy Canada." (Aug. 1, 2025)
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