Canada's trade actions comply with international rules, experts say, rejecting U.S. tariff threats as legally unfounded.

Canada has not breached trade rules despite U.S. claims and threats of 35% tariffs, according to trade experts and legal analysis. While Canada made limited tariff adjustments with China on goods like canola oil and electric vehicles, these sector-specific deals do not violate WTO or CUSMA agreements. Canada has not favored domestic firms, imposed unequal tariffs, or provided preferential treatment outside agreed frameworks. The U.S. is accused of undermining the global trade system by using national security exceptions to justify broad tariffs and promoting domestic producers through policies that conflict with WTO rules. Experts say the U.S. is applying pressure without legal basis, while Canada remains within its rights to diversify trade partnerships and respond to tariffs with proportional, lawful measures.