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Majority Oppose U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods, Survey Shows

3/12/2026

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An Angus Reid survey finds 51% oppose tariffs on Canadian goods amid U.S.-Canada talks, up from 42% in October 2024.
MAGA Republicans show some support for tariffs.
Most Americans, including 72% of Democrats, favor maintaining a positive trade relationship with Canada.
63% believe American consumers bear the costs of tariffs enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The survey favors keeping the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) over separate deals.

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Story summary

An Angus Reid survey finds 51% oppose tariffs on Canadian goods amid U.S.-Canada talks, up from 42% in October 2024.
MAGA Republicans show some support for tariffs.
Most Americans, including 72% of Democrats, favor maintaining a positive trade relationship with Canada.
63% believe American consumers bear the costs of tariffs enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The survey favors keeping the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) over separate deals.