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Proposed tariffs could deepen North American economic strain

Published: 4 February 2026

Amid rising economic tensions between the U.S. and Canada, Assistant Professor Preetika Joshi warns that President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs could trigger far‑reaching consequences on both sides of the border. Joshi notes that while the move is framed as a deterrent against Canada serving as a conduit for Chinese goods, the economic damage would not be one‑sided.

American consumers, she explains, would feel the impact just as sharply as Canadian businesses. “Yes, he’s hurting Canadian businesses, of course, but he’s hurting U.S. consumers more. He has to know this,” Joshi told Durham Radio News. 

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