The Journal. · Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The current trade dispute between the US and Canada could lead to further escalation, with a 'best case scenario' involving a return to negotiations and a 'worst case scenario' of fresh tariff threats. The situation is described as being on a 'glide path' for several more months, with uncertainty about the ultimate outcome if neither President Trump nor Prime Minister Carney backs down.
“What's the actual escalation? And what happens if Carney or Trump doesn't back down this time?”
“I think best case scenario is you see an announcement or news filter out in the next few days or weeks that, okay, now they're coming to the table, they're going to talk again.”
“Worst case scenario is this blows up again and there's a fresh tariff threat from the United States and maybe something that would go into effect sooner.”