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Canadians stand firmly behind government in tariff war with U.S., accept higher prices

From Rzeczpospolita · () Polish

Translated from Polish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A Nanos Research poll found that 80% of Canadians support retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, even if they raise shopping costs.
  • Canada plans tariffs of 15%, 25% and 50% on $27.6 billion of U.S. imports from Sept. 8, matching the value of Canadian exports affected by U.S. tariffs.
  • Most respondents said they avoid U.S. goods and do not view the United States as a reliable ally, while many remain concerned about the tariffs’ personal impact.

Canadians are rallying behind Ottawa’s tariff response to the United States, even as many fear the measures will make everyday life more expensive. A Nanos Research poll published over the weekend found that 80% support the government’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports.

Support was strong even when respondents were asked to accept higher shopping bills. Fifty-nine percent backed the tariffs outright and another 21% supported them to some degree. The poll also found 85.6% support for Canada’s decision to walk away from negotiations with the United States, including 75.4% who expressed full support.

The intensity of support for retaliatory tariffs has reached its highest level.

· Nanos ResearchThe polling firm described public backing for Canada’s tariff response.

Canada’s retaliation is due to take effect on Sept. 8. The three tariff rates, 15%, 25% and 50%, will apply to U.S. imports worth $27.6 billion. That matches the value of Canadian exports subject to a 50% U.S. tariff from Aug. 22. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would respond “dollar for dollar”.

Dollar for dollar.

· Mark CarneyThe Canadian prime minister described the principle guiding Ottawa’s retaliation.

Carney said the U.S. tariffs “were designed to hurt us and divide us”. The poll showed particularly strong support outside the Prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In those provinces, 76.6% backed the government’s decision, while 20.7% opposed it to some degree. Alberta is also home to separatist activity, and a referendum scheduled for October will include a question about organizing a future vote on secession.

The economic concerns remain clear. Twenty-three percent of Canadians said they were worried about feeling the tariffs personally, while 45% expressed some concern. Still, 38% said they were willing to pay more for daily purchases as part of Canada’s response, and another 31% were somewhat willing. Seventy-eight percent said they seek Canadian products, while 77% avoid U.S. goods and services. The survey also found that 53% do not consider the United States a reliable ally, with another 21% partly sharing that view.

The American tariffs were designed to hurt us and divide us.

· Mark CarneyCarney described the effects he attributed to U.S. tariff policy.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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