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.

  • guldukat
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    111 month ago

    At this point I refuse to believe this is real life. We are in a simulation run by shitty AI

    • esa
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      31 month ago

      not the “I have no mouth and I must scream” future, just the “I have a mouth and I must groan” present

    • @LouNeko
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      21 month ago

      This just The Boys season 5.

      • @mPony
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        11 month ago

        needs more eye lasers

    • @[email protected]
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      11 month ago

      I’m actually thinking Elmo boy is a shitty AI from the future coming back to in time to secure its existence