cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24657192

Summary

In a virtual speech at the World Economic Forum, Trump suggested Canada could become a U.S. state to avoid his proposed tariffs on imports.

The remark elicited gasps from the audience.

Trump claimed the U.S. does not need Canadian lumber, energy, or vehicles, vastly overstating the trade deficit between the two nations.

He reiterated his intention to impose tariffs, potentially as high as 25%, on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1.

Economists warn such tariffs would raise prices for U.S. consumers.

  • @P00ptart
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    2412 hours ago

    If it goes down I’m just gonna scoot up north and fight on your side for Canadian citizenship.

    • Ænima
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      1610 hours ago

      That’s a really good idea! I’m about 5-8 hours from the Canadian boarder but I will not fight for a fascist country. I’ll either join the other side or join a resistance here.

      • @P00ptart
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        118 hours ago

        I’m about 4 hrs from the border but could easily make that shorter in an emergency! Combat veteran as well.

        • Ænima
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          87 hours ago

          I’m a vet also. Never felt the need for a gun as a civilian, but November changed that for me.

          • @[email protected]
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            14 hours ago

            Why did November change that for you? What has actually increased your need for a gun since then?

            • Banana
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              01 hour ago

              A tyrannical government?

              Arm the proletariat?

          • @P00ptart
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            67 hours ago

            I got a couple last summer because I knew it’d be a shitstorm regardless of who won.