Klobuchar Slams Trump Tariffs as Trade War With Canada Hurts MN Economy

US Senator Amy Klobuchar represents Minnesota in the US Senate and has spoken out against the trade war with Canada. She believes that tariffs on Canadian goods have had a negative impact on her state's economy.

Klobuchar pointed out that Canada is Minnesota's top trading partner, accounting for nearly one-quarter of the state's total exports. The senator stated that the 50% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods and Canada's retaliatory tariffs have real consequences for Minnesotans.

She noted that tariffs on building materials from Canada will increase the cost of construction, making it harder for families to buy a home. Farmers in Minnesota are already facing rising costs on equipment, diesel, seeds, and fertilizer like potash, which could make it even harder for them to sell their crops and livestock to Canadian customers.

Klobuchar also pointed out that tourism is another area affected by the trade war. In 2024, Canada accounted for over half of Minnesota's international visitors, with nearly 340,000 Canadians visiting the state and spending around $110 million. However, as the administration imposed tariffs in 2025, Canadian travel to Minnesota declined.

The senator emphasized that she has been working to stop the trade war with Canada from the beginning and will continue to push for a resolution to protect the US-Canada relationship on which farmers, families, and small businesses in her state rely.