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Justin Wolfers Says Canada's Tariffs Raise 'Political Stakes' for Trump Despite 'Relatively Low' Economic Costs

Sep 9, 2026, 8:32 AMRadhika Anilkumar Nadig

Economist Justin Wolfers said Canada's tariffs carry limited economic weight but are designed to maximize political pain for Trump.

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