Canada: retaliation tariffs test the limits of American power with Donald Trump
BBC News Brasil27 August 2026 at 16:24
Canada and Iran have found ways to resist the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, testing the limits of American power. The article analyzes how Trump has used the economic and political dominance of the United States to challenge both allies and enemies, but faces unexpected resistance. Canada, in particular, has adopted retaliatory countermeasures, while Tehran also responds to American pressure. This situation highlights the existing trade and geopolitical tensions in the international scenario during the Trump administration.
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