Why isn't Canada blocking the Welland Canal? Other trade war questions answered

Amid escalating trade tensions, readers are curious about Canada's strategies to pressure the U.S. One question stands out: why Canada hasn't blocked the Welland Canal, a critical waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. This inquiry highlights broader concerns about Canada's economic leverage in the face of U.S. tariffs. While the canal's closure could disrupt U.S. shipping routes, political and economic complexities prevent such drastic measures, underscoring the delicate balance between economic retaliation and maintaining vital trade routes.