Trump's new tariffs unsettle allies
U.S. president's 100% tariffs on China highlight growing instability and raise calls for Canada to diversify trade alliances.
October 20, 2025
key points from this story:
- Trump announced 100% tariffs on China
- Tariffs start Nov. 1 or sooner
- Canada urged to seek new trade deals
- China trade dispute remains unresolved
- Instability grows under Trump's leadership
- Canadian markets face increased uncertainty
In an announcement last week that can be a surprise to no one, the U.S. president announced a new round of tariffs, this time an additional 100 per cent tariff on goods from China, on top of the 30 per cent tariffs already in effect, starting Nov. 1 or sooner.
The move, while not surprising in the sense Trump tosses around tariff threats willy nilly as a matter of routine, does seem to reinforce a message Canada needs to take to heart. While the United States has long been a reliable and stable trading partner, under Trump, stable is not a word you can associate with the country any longer.
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