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US-Canada trade war creates winners and losers

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October 23, 2026

In the US-Canada trade war, Ontario sees both winners and losers. A Niagara winemaker's sales soar, while a Hamilton steelworker loses his job. Can the old cross-border relationship recover?

Canada's trade war with the US is creating both winners and losers.

As tariffs reshape cross-border trade, some Canadian businesses are benefiting from a surge in demand for local products, including Ontario wineries.

But industries such as steel are facing growing pressure, with layoffs highlighting the cost of escalating economic tensions.

As trade barriers mount, questions are growing about the future of one of North America's most important commercial relationships.

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