A timeline of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada Here’s the key dates in Trump’s tariff journey Trump’s new tariffs put Canada’s food economy on the menu Washington’s new 50% tariff threat is not a surprise. It is the predictable consequence of mistaking political theatre for a trade strategy U.S. hits Canada with steep tariffs on range of products, including hockey sticks Measure is a response to bans on U.S. liquor and Canada's supply managed dairy system, among other concerns Inflation pressures on food supply chain becoming ‘harder to predict:’ Loblaw Retailer releases its monthly food inflation report Alcohol bans are coming back to haunt Canada Provincial monopolies are not immune to international trade rules Produce under pressure: CPMA’s Ron Lemaire on CUSMA As the U.S. declines to extend the trade deal, Lemaire discusses challenges and opportunities Economic growth expected to hit 0.7% in 2026, rebounding to 2% in 2027, Deloitte says Trade tensions, energy costs, supply chain pressures and lower confidence weighing on the economy Why food is more expensive in Canada: Exhibit 4271 CFIA bureaucracy is adding to Canada's food inflation problem Under Carney, food inflation has outpaced inflation every single month The latest inflation numbers from Statistics Canada should make policymakers uncomfortable Inflation jumps to 3.2% in May thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan Grocery inflation has now outpaced the headline rate for 16 straight months 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
