Summary
Canada will file a WTO complaint and seek redress under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (CUSMA) against Trump’s new tariffs, calling them a violation of trade commitments.
Trump imposed 25% tariffs on most Canadian imports, with a 10% levy on energy.
In response, Canada announced $30 billion in counter-tariffs on 1,256 U.S. goods, with a potential second round reaching $155 billion.
Officials hope the U.S. reconsiders, but further measures remain an option.
Odds Trump will threaten to leave the WTO if they don’t agree with him?
Pretty low I’d say. They’ll just ignore the ruling like they always do.
Higher than usual, though, because Trump’s ego cannot stand being told “no” even when it’s a totally toothless rejection.
Yeah he’s like the bratty sensitive kid that will take his ball and go home if he doesn’t get his way.
I’ll take the under