The Canadian prime minister said he would implement a 25% tariff on $155 billion in U.S. goods.

Summary

Trump signed an executive order imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports—excluding Canadian energy at 10%—plus additional duties on Chinese products.

In response, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a 25% duty on $155 billion in U.S. goods, beginning with $30 billion in tariffs Tuesday.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum indicated reciprocal tariffs, rejecting claims that Mexico tolerates criminal groups trafficking fentanyl and insisting on respect for sovereignty.

Experts warn these tit-for-tat measures could drive up costs, disrupt supply chains, and mirror the previous U.S.-China trade war, possibly harming security.

  • @Eagle0110English
    5•2 hours ago

    Everything you described takes half a decade minimal to be put into reality. You are literally describing building a whole fricking industry. And we all know how fast you can establish industries in North America.

    When a literal bully is stabbing you, you do NOT wait for half a decade to do something about that.

    Instead, retaliatory tariffs are pretty much the only thing they can do instantly as a government.

    • @T00l_shedEnglish
      2•2 hours ago

      We should do both. And very targeted tarrifs, not stupid broad tarrifs