Fact check: Canada pays the lowest tariffs in the world on a blended rate compared to every other country in the world, according to the PM Carney

1. Summary of the results

The claim that Canada pays the lowest tariffs in the world on a blended rate, as stated by PM Carney, is partially supported by some analyses ^{[1] [2]}. These sources report that Canada has the lowest average effective tariff rate among major US trading partners, with an average effective tariff of 2.3% ^[1] and 2.5% ^[2], according to an RBC report and Oxford Economics, respectively. However, other analyses do not provide relevant information to verify the claim ^{[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}. Some sources mention that PM Carney has stated Canada has the lowest average tariff of any country in the world, but this information is not directly related to the claim about the blended rate ^{[4] [5]}. Key findings from the analyses include the average effective tariff rates of 2.3% and 2.5% ^{[1] [2]}, which support the claim made by PM Carney.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some analyses do not provide relevant information to verify the claim, which limits the understanding of the issue ^{[3] [6] [7] [8]}. Additionally, the analyses that support the claim only provide information about Canada's average effective tariff rate among major US trading partners, but do not offer a global comparison ^{[1] [2]}. Alternative viewpoints, such as the impact of tariffs on specific industries or sectors, are not presented in the analyses ^{[4] [5]}. Further research is needed to fully understand the context and implications of Canada's tariff rates. The analyses also do not provide information on how the tariff rates are calculated, which could be an important factor in understanding the claim ^{[1] [2]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading as it claims Canada pays the lowest tariffs in the world on a blended rate, but the analyses only provide information about Canada's average effective tariff rate among major US trading partners ^{[1] [2]}. This narrow focus may not accurately represent Canada's global position in terms of tariff rates. PM Carney's statement may be politically motivated, as some sources suggest that his comments have not been well-received by those who represent sectors most affected by tariffs ^[5]. The lack of diverse perspectives in the analyses may also indicate a bias towards supporting the claim, as some sources do not provide relevant information to verify the claim ^{[3] [6] [7] [8]}. The beneficiaries of this framing may include the Canadian government, which could use the claim to promote its trade policies, and industries that benefit from low tariff rates ^{[1] [2]}.