Poll: Canadian Sentiment Towards the U.S. Drops to 24%, Support for Implementing Retaliatory Tariffs

March 4: Canadian politicians have been advocating for the imposition of severe retaliatory tariffs on American goods entering the country. The most prominent independent polling agency in Canada, the Angus Reid Institute, has stated that over the past month, there has been a rise in the support among voters for implementing retaliatory tariffs on the United States. Two-thirds of Canadians support the imposition of a 25% tariff on all American imports, which was 60% in January. Nearly two-thirds (65%) of the population support Canada's ban on key exports to the U.S., such as oil and minerals. The poll shows that only 24% of Canadians have a favorable view of the United States, which was around 58% about two years ago. President Trump's confrontational trade strategy towards Canada has transformed the country's political landscape and provided a lifeline to the ruling Liberal Party. Just a few months ago, it seemed that the Liberal Party was on the verge of a disastrous defeat in this year's election. (Jinse)