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.

  • Xanthobilly@lemmy.world
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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.

    • Jhex@lemmy.world
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      5 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…

    • masterspace
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      1 day ago

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