Trade war: Canadians horrified to learn some maple syrup is from ... the US

Trump's new tariffs highlighted a shift many Canadians didn't realize: an increasing amount of American syrup is sold in Canada

When Justin Trudeau's government launched retaliatory tariffs against the US this week, Canadians were not surprised to see one totemic product had been caught up in the brewing trade war.

Maple syrup, produced in bulk and exported around the world, is seen as integral to the country's identity.

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