The BBC reports that U. S. President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on a broad range of goods imported from Canada, describing it as retaliation for what Washington says is unequal treatment of American products in sectors such as cars, dairy and alcohol.
In Montreal and other provinces, Canadians express frustration at the move, viewing it as a new tax on everyday purchases and a potential drag on cross-border trade and consumer spending. The footage gathered by Eloise Alanna shows reactions from Canadians across the country, highlighting concerns about rising prices and the implications for small businesses that rely on cross-border supply chains. Officials and business owners say the tariff increase could raise prices for imported goods and complicate domestic pricing strategies.
Some Canadians fear retaliation and a broader deterioration of the Canada–U. S. trading relationship, while others call for dialogue to prevent escalation.
The report frames the tariffs as a test of the close bilateral relationship in an environment of shifting U. S. trade policy.
