"Elbows up" is appearing across social media platforms and in protests, encouraging Canadians to stand up and fight back, creating a sense of nationalism for Michigan's closest neighbors.

The U.S. dollar rose to a one-week high against the Canadian dollar on Tuesday after President Donald Trump hit Canada with more tariffs, while the euro hit a new four-month peak against the U.S. currency on hopes of a German defence spending deal.

NBC News Correspondents Aaron Gilchrist, Gabe Gutierrez and Brian Cheung and Elise Labott of the Council of Foreign Relations join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the escalating trade war between the United States and Canada.

By Andrea Shalal, David Lawder and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to escalate a global trade war with further tariffs on European Union goods, as major U.S.

President Trump has escalated tensions with Canada by threating to impose significant tariffs on imports like dairy and lumber. In retaliation, Canada has announced its own tariffs on U.S. goods. The situation is now further complicated by political developments in Canada where they’ve elected a new prime minister.