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The specter of a trade war looms large as the Canadian government has already announced its intention to respond with equivalent tariffs on American exports if Trump puts his plan into action. Studies indicate that a retaliatory response could severely impact both economies, with predictions of noticeable decreases in Canada's GDP ranging from 2.6% to 6%. As both nations threaten mutual penalties, the broader question remains: how much economic pain is Trump willing to inflict on his constituents to achieve his goals?