Escalation tactics in trade negotiations with the U.S. prove to be a minefield
- Posted on August 28, 2026
- By The Globe and Mail
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Escalation tactics in trade negotiations with the U.S. prove to be a minefield
Countertariffs can in some cases provide leverage needed in negotiations, but they run the risk of producing a blowback that makes matters worse