The Trump administration's aggressive tariff policies have sparked varied reactions from key trade partners like Mexico and Canada. Despite tensions, the USMCA remains a crucial element shielding most trade exchanges from punitive measures.

Mexico’s president hosted senior Canadian ministers for talks after both countries were hit with new tariff threats last week.

The imbalance in President Trump’s treatment of America’s closest trading partners may come from his desire to make Canada the 51st state, some Canadians believe.