OTTAWA - Economists are warning that a re-escalation in the trade war with the United States puts Canada's burgeoning economic recovery at risk.

“Canada will match those tariffs dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement.

“Canada will match those tariffs dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement.

In a critical exchange, the United States cautioned Canada against pursuing a trade war, labeling it as a reckless move that could lead to severe repercussions. Following a…