Canadian officials made a daring, well-thought-out action that left former President Donald Trump politically stranded, sparking a tense diplomatic dispute between the US and Canada. Trump initially claimed that America had won the trade talks that led to the crisis, but recent events indicate that Canada may have gained the upper hand.

According to sources in Ottawa, Trump’s recent comments attacking the nation’s economic policy infuriated Canadian authorities. They responded by announcing a series of trade agreements and policies that seem to marginalize American power in important sectors, such as agricultural products and energy exports. In addition to undermining Trump’s prior assertions of success, the action might cost US corporations billions of dollars.

Economists caution that there may be serious repercussions, especially for American industries that rely on international trade. According to preliminary projections, Canada’s counter-strategy may considerably move market power from Washington to Ottawa.

As detrimental to Trump as the economics are the optics. A contract that was previously promoted as evidence of his “America First” prowess is now being reframed as a costly error that Canada has made the most of. Critics claim that this may be one of the most blatant instances of Trump’s harsh words backfiring yet as the headlines circulate.