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The US president expected Ottawa to bow to tariff demands, but Canada is striking back – and it could cost Americans
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World — Adam Gabbatt
The US president expected Ottawa to bow to tariff demands, but Canada is striking back – and it could cost Americans
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Earlier this year, a survey found that Canada , along with Switzerland , was the best-liked country in the world. We all know this kind of polling is about as scientific as a high school popularity contest, but at least anecdotally, Canadians have a reputation for being friendly and welcoming, respectful and polite. Many people would find it difficult to dislike Canadians.
But not Donald Trump, who in a “hold my beer” moment this week demonstrated that he, at least, finds it easy to resent Canadians. The US president called the country “difficult and unreasonable”, and in a particularly hysterical moment, threatened to rename a lake , after trade talks collapsed.
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Source: The Guardian · Adam Gabbatt. Published 26 Aug 2026, 06:15 pm.
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