Canada PM’s popularity rises amid trade war with US
While the tariffs imposed by Administration of US President Donald Trump are expected to cause economic pain in Canada, there may be political gain for the ruling party
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has seen a rise in his popularity amid the ongoing trade war with the United States. While the US has imposed retaliatory tariffs on Canadian products, Carney's hardline stance has reportedly benefited his ruling party politically. A recent survey by the non-profit Angus Reid Institute revealed that 62% of Canadians now approve of Carney's performance, an increase of 11 points from August and nearing his previous high in April, when his approval rating hit 63%.
In response to the escalating trade tensions, 73% of respondents felt that Canada should stand firm and reject concessions even if it means deteriorating trade relations with the US. However, opinions differ on Canada's ability to counteract the US, with 34% of Canadians believing Canada is in a weak negotiating position compared to the US, up from 31% last month.
Prime Minister Carney addressed the public on Tuesday, presenting his government's counter-tariffs and outlining a three-pronged approach to cope with the crisis - matching the US tariffs, supporting affected sectors, and diversifying trade partners. He emphasized that Canada had become overly reliant on a single economic partner.
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