Great Lakes bind U.S.-Canada trade imperiled by Trump tariffs

Great Lakes bind U.S.-Canada trade imperiled by Trump tariffs

Shipping on the Great Lakes has depended on a U.S. economy that moved in lockstep with Canada. A trade war is upending that balance.

US Tariffs Threaten Great Lakes Shipping Tied To Canada Trade

By Brendan Murray Sep 19, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The American Century often draws a crowd when the ship pulls into the Port of Duluth-Superior to load Minnesota iron ore. Kids cheer when the captain...

Great Lakes Bind US, Canada Trade Imperiled by Trump Tariffs

The American Century often draws a crowd when the ship pulls into the Port of Duluth-Superior to load Minnesota iron ore. Kids cheer when the captain blasts the fog horn. A voice on the loudspeaker retells the story of how the 1,000-foot-long bulk carrier has sailed the Great Lakes for nearly a half century.

Canada brings its tariff worries to Chicago as U.S. trade ties fray – Crain’s

Canada is the state’s largest foreign trade partner. Illinois companies exported nearly $20 billion in goods to Canada, predominantly chemicals and machinery, in 2024 while importing $64 billion, mostly oil and gas. Illinois refineries process tar sands from Alberta. The state’s nuclear plants also use uranium from Canada.