Canadians are getting fed up. In hockey arenas and grocery store aisles alike, frustration is mounting — a conviction that our nation deserves more respect in its relationship with America. While citizens simmer with discontent, Ottawa’s response to looming U.S. tariff threats has been predictably measured, if uninspired. Yet, amidst the standard political theatre lies […]
Canada should leverage U.S. dependence on Canadian markets for fuel ethanol as a response to tariffs. Canada is the largest buyer of U.S. ethanol, and restricting access would significantly impact American farmers and the ethanol industry, particularly in Republican states. Meanwhile, Canada's domestic ethanol industry faces unfair competition due to U.S. subsidies. Implementing policies like Canadian content requirements for renewable fuel blending and potentially tariffs on U.S. ethanol could level the playing field and support Canada's industry.
