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Tariff tensions with U.S. could impact EWC holdings

Aug 26, 2026, 5:38 AM EDT3 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Tariff escalation risk directly threatens Canada-U.S. cross-border trade, especially autos, energy, and fertilizers. EWC is tilted to Canadian equities; rising trade friction can depress earnings, cap export-led growth, and increase commodity price volatility, as seen in earlier tariff cycles that disrupted supply chains and related currencies.

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President Trump's tariff posture toward Canada creates potential auto, energy, and fertilizer supply disruptions that could weigh on Canadian equities via EWC. While Sept 8 breathing room buys time, a widened tariff regime—especially on auto parts—could hit Canadian exporters and insurers and push energy prices, impacting consumer spending across Canada and the U.S.

Tariffs: $20B goods; breathing room until Sept 8.
Auto parts tariff risk: 50% if no deal post-midterms.
Canada oil imports share: ~60%+ YTD; 65.82% in June.
Potash fertilizer dependence: Canada supplies >90% US potassium imports.
Mexico ranks first in US trade in 2025; Canada remains second.

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