As the trade dispute between Canada and the US escalates, Prime Minister Mark Carney is strategically planning retaliatory duties on various goods, including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, electronics, pulp and paper. With 70% of its exports going to the US, Canada holds significant economic leverage, as it supplies a majority of the US's natural gas, electricity, and crude oil imports. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has suggested an "energy surcharge" could be implemented, while Ford also proposes limiting the export of critical minerals like lithium, nickel, and graphite to the US. Canada has already demonstrated its ability to cause economic pain in the US, as shown by the alcohol boycott in response to US tariffs, resulting in a significant drop in American wine exports. The travel boycott, still in place in 11 of the 13 Canadian provinces and territories, has also caused a loss of about C$3.3bn in revenue for the US last year. Despite potential economic pain, a majority of Canadians support Ottawa's decision to drive a hard bargain against the Trump administration, as evidenced by a recent Angus Reid poll showing 76% support for walking away from trade negotiations. The upcoming US midterm elections may further influence the negotiation process, with the economy being a key issue for voters and the Republican hold on Congress looking tenuous.