Summary

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau denounced Trump’s sudden 25% tariffs, warning they threaten American jobs and will inflate consumer costs.

He revealed that Trump refuses to take his calls and sharply criticized claims linking tariffs to illegal immigration and fentanyl crossing U.S. borders.

In retaliation, Canada and Mexico imposed matching tariffs, targeting crucial American exports like auto parts, agriculture, and red-state staples like famous Kentucky bourbon.

Trudeau warned American factories may shut, citing integrated supply chains.

  • TechAnon@lemm.ee
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    9 hours ago

    It’s proof that it’s not about the economy which would mean the door is always open to negotiate a better deal. It’s not about drugs since Canada could be calling to say, “We’ve made X changes to reduce drug trade.”

    So that begs the question: what is this all about?

    • Zombiepirate@lemmy.world
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      8 hours ago

      So that begs the question: what is this all about?

      Wrecking the economy so billionaires can buy up infrastructure at fire-sale prices?

      • bradinutah@thelemmy.club
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        This is Putin getting his Puppet to weaken the USA to promote Putin’s goals. Donvict is a Russian asset. A weak USA helps Russia and BRICS, especially for objectives like Ukraine. Other players, like the oligarchs, are also beholden to Putin.