In a tariff war, Canada’s resources are our strategic advantage

Canadians are realizing that it’s easier to expand existing overseas markets for commodities than develop new ones for manufactured goods.

Faced with higher U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, Canada needs to expand exports to other countries, writes Philip Cross. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Opinion

BY PHILIP CROSS

February 25, 2026

While natural resources always have been a mainstay of this country’s economy, Canadians often are ambivalent about our dependence on resources. However, their attitudes are shifting thanks to United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs on our exports. With our manufa...

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