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Democrats' midterm sweep raises hopes for Canadian tariff relief
US voters rejected Trump's tariffs on trade allies, giving Canada hope for better terms in stalled trade talks.
In brief
US voters rejected Trump's tariffs on trade allies, giving Canada hope for better terms in stalled trade talks. Democrats won US midterms partly on voter anger at Trump's tariffs, creating a more favourable environment for Canada to negotiate trade relief. Originally reported by BBC News.
Canada sees Democratic sweep as tariff victory
Ontario Premier Doug Ford called Tuesday's Democratic midterm victory a win for Canada, saying it repudiated Trump's tariffs on close trade allies.
“I was doing cartwheels down the street”
Voters cited tariffs as a main affordability concern
A Cato Institute survey in September found about seventy-five percent of Americans believe Trump's tariffs have raised prices.
Maine and Michigan races turned on tariff anger
In Maine, Republican Senator Susan Collins lost to Democrat Troy Jackson after clashing with the White House over tariffs affecting the state.
Michigan's auto industry hit by Trump's tariffs
Trump's twenty-five percent tariffs on non-US made cars and trucks led to layoffs in Ontario and thousands of dollars in additional household costs for Michiganders.
Ohio senator-elect calls tariffs a disaster
Senator-elect Sherrod Brown, who defeated Republican Jon Husted, called the levies a disaster and vowed to slash costs by getting rid of them.
“disaster”
Trump's tariffs may survive Democratic Congress
Trump enacted tariffs through executive orders without Congressional approval. He told Fox News he has ultimate veto power to block bills he dislikes.
Canada and US trade talks show signs of progress
Prime Minister Mark Carney said US negotiators are asking less and offering more in recent discussions. Trump told reporters a trade deal is very close.
“they're asking less and they're offering more”
Canada has a narrow window to strike a deal
Former Canadian diplomat Colin Robertson said Canada has an ideal window between now and January to finalise a deal before Democrats are sworn in.
Trump may feel pressure to negotiate after losses
Robertson said Trump may feel more pressure to sign a deal now that American voters have clearly communicated frustration with tariffs.
What to remember
Democrats won US midterms partly on voter anger at Trump's tariffs, creating a more favourable environment for Canada to negotiate trade relief.
