In Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues
- Posted on August 25, 2026
- United States Politics And Government
- By The New York Times
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As President Trump enters his second term, international partners and domestic institutions are increasingly challenging his policies rather than acquiescing. Canada and other nations are escalating resistance against proposed tariffs and trade restrictions, marking a significant shift from the early compliance observed at the beginning of his administration. This growing defiance reflects mounting concerns about economic impacts and sovereignty, demonstrating that even the world's most influential leader faces substantial institutional and geopolitical opposition to his agenda.
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In Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues
While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more vigorously than at the beginning of his second term. continue reading...