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Under both Trudeau and Carney’s leadership, the Liberal government has responded assertively. Their firm stance, warning of retaliatory tariffs should Trump follow through on his threats, has struck a chord with the Canadian populace, with substantial support for such measures evident in public opinion—66% of Canadians favor retaliatory tariffs on American imports.
The portrait painted by Trump has inadvertently elevated the popularity of the Liberals, helping to enhance Justin Trudeau’s approval rating from a mere 22% at the start of January to an impressive 47% by mid-March. Premier Doug Ford's election in Ontario, marked by a staunchly anti-Trump campaign, further demonstrates the effectiveness of taking a hard line against perceived threats from the US.