Canada Prepares for Trump Tariff Fallout as Trade Talks Stall

Canadian households and businesses are preparing for the effects of President Donald Trump's trade war, according to Al Jazeera. The outlet reports that Canadians are bracing for the impact as new U.S. tariffs reshape cross-border commerce.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is strengthening a "build here" plan aimed at helping companies sidestep the latest round of Trump tariffs, CTV News reports. The push encourages domestic production as firms look for ways to avoid the duties.

Trade talks between Ottawa and Washington remain active but stalled at the leadership level. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Canada is still in discussions with U.S. officials even though no meetings are scheduled, according to Global News. The National Post also reports LeBlanc's comments that no meetings are on the calendar while Mexico works toward its own deal with the United States.

The strain is reaching store shelves. CBC reports that both large and small grocery retailers are getting ready for tariffs to affect the products they sell, a sign that the dispute could touch everyday consumer prices.

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The reporting points to a dual response in Canada: government efforts to keep negotiations alive and to boost domestic manufacturing, alongside private-sector planning for higher costs. With Mexico pursuing its own agreement, Canada's position in the talks remains a key question.

What to watch next: whether Ottawa secures new meetings with U.S. officials and how quickly tariff-related costs appear in Canadian stores.