Trump tariffs create ‘climate of uncertainty’
Canadian live music figures speak to IQ about the potential implications of the developing trade war for the touring business
News By James Hanley | 17 March 2025
Live music executives in Canada have warned the touring industry faces a “climate of uncertainty” due to Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. The US president imposed sweeping tariff hikes on Canada and Mexico last week, although some have been paused until 2 April.
He also raised levies on Chinese imports to 20%.
Trump, who has called for Canada to become America’s 51st state, previously said he was taking action “to hold Mexico, Canada, and China accountable to their promises of halting illegal…
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