Well, the breakdown in the most recent trade talks between Canada and the US should surprise no one. At this point, America’s former close allies and neighbours have to work around the current regime, rather than with it. Giving the US any benefits results in nothing returned, over and over. There is no good faith bargaining with this bunch, it seems. Mark Carney, Canada’s Prime Minister (and former governor of the Bank of England, by the way) has rightfully recalled the negotiators back to Ottawa.

Dairy Farmers of Canada, an industry group representing over 9,000 Canadian dairy farms, says it supports the federal government’s push for fair trade terms with the US, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation News website. “Dairy farmers stand united with all sectors in their concern about the impacts that tariffs will have on economies on both sides of the border,” the group said in a statement on Saturday, prior to remarks by Prime Minister Mark Carney. “Measures like these disrupt integrated North American supply chains, jeopardise processing jobs and penalise food manufacturers.

“We know that our federal and provincial governments are working hard to find appropriate solutions and support to help mitigate these impacts,” the statement read. “Canadian dairy farmers stand with Canadians who were hoping to see this resolved with a fair and mutually beneficial agreement.”

Where the heat is really being felt is in areas such as automotive, tourism and the alcohol industry. “Last month, the Trump administration said Canadian imports of US alcoholic beverages are down about 81 per cent year-over-year, dropping to $137 million US for March 2025 through February 2026, from $718 million US in the same period a year ago,” CBC News noted.

Canadians are voting with their wallets and just not turning up for American goods now, and who can blame them? Elbows out, Canada.