In a sharp escalation of global trade tensions, Canada has begun imposing a 25% tariff on select vehicle imports from the United States, joining China in retaliating against a new wave of protectionist measures introduced by President Donald Trump.

Canada will begin imposing 25% tariffs on select U.S. car imports Wednesday, as the rest of the world grapples with President Trump's ongoing assault on the global economic order.

As the global trade landscape changes, one expert says it would be in Canada’s best interest to strengthen its economic relationship with China, despite the many disagreements between Ottawa and Beijing.