Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow described the escalating U.S.-Canada tariff dispute as a "lose-lose situation" and "really unnecessary," warning that it could threaten jobs in Canada while raising prices for American consumers. Canada announced Tuesday retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion worth of American goods, matching the Trump administration's 50% tariffs on Canadian products. Chow said about 5,000 jobs in Toronto's textile, clothing and leather manufacturing industries could be affected. President Trump also announced 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports that would take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, absent a deal. Chow said Trump's remarks about making Canada the 51st U.S. state threatened Canadian sovereignty and said she would encourage residents to buy Canadian goods. She emphasized that her frustration was directed at the U.S. government rather than Americans and urged U.S. citizens to press their elected officials for further negotiations.