US midterm results a 'victory' for Canadians hopeful of tariff relief

There are currently several layers of tariffs on Canada, notably on sectors like autos, steel, aluminium and forestry.

After trade talks between Ottawa and Washington collapsed in August, the Trump administration imposed an additional 50% tariff on $20bn (£15bn) worth of various Canadian goods, from dairy to cosmetics and furniture.

The US also declared a total import ban on motorcycles, whey protein and alcohol.

Canada retaliated by slapping the US with its own 50% "dollar-for-dollar" tariffs. Most provinces have also banned the sale of US alcohol in retaliation.

Trump had also previously threatened to escalate the trade war with Canada further by ⁠raising tariffs on sectors, including auto manufacturing, as of 1 January.