Canadians Back Retaliatory Tariffs
A recent Angus Reid Institute poll shows that 62 percent of Canadians support some form of retaliatory tariffs against the United States, with 34 percent urging the government to match Trump’s duties dollar‑for‑dollar and 28 percent favouring limited counter‑tariffs; 19 percent prefer negotiations instead, while 7 percent say the government should concede to avoid tariffs and 12 percent remain unsure.
Public Confidence in Negotiations
Confidence in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ability to secure a favourable deal has slipped, with only 43 percent believing he can get a good outcome for Canada, down from 51 percent in April; half of respondents express doubt, citing Carney’s handling of Trump as a factor for 26 percent and Trump’s unpredictability for 24 percent.
Supply Management and Trade Barriers
Public opinion is split on the dairy supply‑managed system: 42 percent favour keeping it consistent in trade talks, while 44 percent think it should be used as a bargaining chip; 61 percent oppose greater U.S. access to Canadian dairy, and 48 percent say American alcohol should remain off Canadian shelves.
Tensions with the United States
An Ipsos poll conducted a year earlier found that 75 percent of Canadians avoided traveling to the United States and 72 percent avoided U.S.‑made goods, with 77 percent reporting a lowered opinion of the U.S. because of Trump’s attacks on Canada’s economy and sovereignty; Trump has threatened 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian products within 30 days, citing provincial alcohol bans, the supply‑driven milk system and car quotas as reasons.
