Summary

Donald Trump reiterated his claim that Canada would be better as the U.S.’s 51st state, citing trade imbalances and lower taxes.

He also announced new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada, despite a recent 30-day reprieve.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has not formally responded, but a government source said they await official confirmation.

Trump criticized Canada’s defense spending and border security, despite recent Canadian commitments.

Canada previously retaliated against similar tariffs in 2018 before a 2019 trade deal resolved the dispute.

  • masterspace
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    2 days ago

    No they fucking wouldn’t. They would sit at home and watch the Superbowl and clap along like they are right now.

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      1 day ago

      I think you greatly underestimate how many Americans are angry about what’s going on and like our neighbors to the North.

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        6 hours ago

        “being angry” is like “thoughts and prayers”… it really means nothing.

        Only a minuscule part of Americans are actually <insert emotion here> to motivate them to do anything about it… half of those are not even doing anything useful…

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        1 day ago

        I think know exactly how many Americans are protesting right now.