Photo by BRUCE MacKINNON /THE CHRONICLE HERALDArticle contentTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentCanada-U.S. trade war: the hard questions it demands of us as Nova Scotians as jobs hang in the balanceArticle contentU.S. President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariff Saturday on slew of Canadian goods headed south of the borderArticle contentThe first punches in the tariff fight between Canada and the United States appear not to have landed hard on Nova Scotia.Article contentWith Prime Minister Mark Carney promising “dollar for dollar” retaliatory tariffs that will come into effect Sept. 8 and President Donald Trump’s trade officials promising a new raft of counter-retaliations on top of the over 500 goods being hit with 50 per cent tariffs, there are more blows to come.Article contentThe province’s industrial and political leaders are anxiously waiting to see where those land.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentGet Bruce MacKinnon’s latest editorial cartoon as soon as it drops, plus all the essential news when you sign up for news alerts with The Chronicle Herald.Article contentWe’re always looking for interesting takes on this story, or any other issue that’s important to Nova Scotia. Instead of shouting into the online void, why not reach people who might actually consider your opinion?Article contentSend us an email with your most insightful take to CHletters@postmedia.com.Article contentArticle content
Bruce MacKinnon: U.S. trade deal pencil custom-made for opting out
