President Trump has abruptly ended trade negotiations with Canada, citing Ottawa’s decision to tax American tech giants like Google and Amazon for their digital services. The move escalates tensions between the two neighbors, with Trump framing the tax as unfair targeting of U.S. companies.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about tariffs or traditional goods—it’s a sign of how digital economies are becoming the new battleground in global trade. Canada’s tax aims to claw back revenue from Big Tech, but Trump’s hardline response risks chilling cooperation on other issues, from supply chains to border policies. For businesses operating across the border, the uncertainty just got worse.