Summary

Donald Trump launched a trade war against Canada by imposing a 25% tariff on nearly all Canadian goods, including a 10% levy on energy products.

His action, intended to pressure Canada to curb fentanyl flows, contradicts official trade figures and ignores that most deficits result from American demand for cheaper Canadian oil.

The tariffs, set to remain until Canada complies, could cost billions to Canada’s economy and disrupt $800 billion in annual trade.

Canada is expected to retaliate, forcing Prime Minister Trudeau to respond amid escalating cross-border tensions.

  • otpEnglish
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    10 hours ago

    His action, intended to pressure Canada to curb fentanyl flows,

    During the pandemic, when we (Canada) closed the borders, we saw an increase in fentanyl-related deaths.

    Rather than being caused by mental wellbeing issues, it was believed to be caused by poorer drug supply (more impurities).

    So if closing the border made our drugs worse-quality, isn’t the US the problem?

    This is like the US closing the border because they’re worried about all the illegal guns crossing into the US from Canada…