Tag: Canada

Tillis talks tariffs, NATO obligations in Canada

North Carolina U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis made waves north of the border over the weekend, criticizing Canada’s low defense spending on one hand and the Trump administration’s handling of tariffs against the country on the other. During a panel discussion with two border-state senators, Tillis said he has “a serious frustration” with Canada and other […]

Written by on December 1, 2025

Trade war with Canada

The weekend’s other big news, of course, was President Trump’s declaration of economic warfare against Canada and Mexico. Trump invoked the Carter-era International Emergency Economic Powers Act to slap 25% tariffs on most products from the two neighboring counties that will go into effect on Tuesday. His order singled out Canada, alleging that it has […]

Written by on February 3, 2025