President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods drew immediate backlash from Democrats, who warned the new duties would increase costs for American families, farmers and businesses.
Democrats Blast Trump's 50% Canada Tariffs: 'Trade Wars Are Bleeding the American People Dry'
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Schumer, Buttigieg, Newsom and others slam Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, warning of higher costs for American families, farmers and businesses.
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Democrats Slam Trump's 50% Canada Tariffs
On Saturday, Democrats criticized Trump's tariff policy as the new duties took effect, arguing that higher import costs could ultimately be passed on to American consumers and businesses.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) slammed the move on X, saying, "Trump's chaotic trade wars are bleeding the American people dry, and now he's coming back for more."
He added that the policy had imposed "another bill on hardworking American families" and said, "This nonsense with Canada should have never gone into effect. It must end now."
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg drew a broader comparison, writing that whether Trump pursues "a trade war with Canada or an actual war with Iran," Americans are paying the price for the president's decisions.
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) called Canada "our closest ally" and "our critical trading partner" before asking, "What... are we doing?"
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) said a 50% tariff means higher costs for "American businesses" and "American families."
She added, "A tariff is a tax WE pay."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) warned the tariffs could raise costs for "small businesses, farmers, and all Minnesota families."
US-Canada Tariff War Escalates
The tariffs, which apply to about $20 billion of Canadian goods, took effect after U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed before a midnight deadline.
Prime Minister Mark Carney blamed Washington, saying, "They asked too much and offered too little," while U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canada had sought additional concessions.
Carney said Canada would retaliate starting Sept. 8 with "dollar for dollar" tariffs targeting sectors including steel, dairy, electronics and agricultural equipment.
He acknowledged the measures could raise costs for Canadians but said Ottawa would prioritize diversifying trade beyond the U.S.
Trump Tariffs Raise Energy Concerns
Earlier, Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods escalated trade tensions, while Canadian crude oil remained exempt.
Canada supplied about 62% of U.S. oil imports, making the exemption important for U.S. energy security.
Carney called the tariffs a violation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
The dispute came as global oil markets faced supply disruptions and Brent crude briefly topped $100 a barrel, raising concerns about higher fuel prices if energy trade was affected.
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