# Higher prices could turn US midterms against Trump amid Canada trade war

https://mins.news/en/video/29572

- Global News, 2026-08-23 02:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isbGYW1vY4g

> After U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed Friday night, the U.S. trade representative blamed Canada. The 50% tariff would hurt Canadian industries while raising costs for Americans, creating political risks for President Donald Trump as his administration faces possible backlash over its handling of the economy and affordability crisis ahead of the midterm elections.

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