‘Maybe Canada should become the 51st state,’ Trump’s swipe at Trudeau tariff complaints: Report
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‘Maybe Canada should become the 51st state,’ Trump’s swipe at Trudeau tariff complaints: Report

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Following Donald Trump’s announcement of imposing tariffs on day one of his second term, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week travelled to Florida to meeting the US president-elect During their meeting last week, US President-elect Donald Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that his country should become the 51st states of the United States, according to a report. During the meeting, when Trudeau complained that tariffs would cripple the Canadian economy, Trump said that then Canada should become an American state if outstanding issues cannot be addressed, according to Fox News. ‘Canada should be 51st US state if…’ Even though Trump described the meeting with Trudeau as “very productive”, Fox News cited two sources as saying that he told the Canadian premier at one point that if he could not manage his nation’s economy amid tariffs, then Canada should become a US state. When Trudeau told that such a move would completely kill the Canadian economy, sources quoted Trump as saying: “So your country can’t survive unless it’s ripping off the U.S. to the tune of $100 billion?” Then Trump went on to suggest that Canada should become the 51st US state and Trudeau could become the governor of that state, even though the title of prime minister was better, according to sources.

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Canada becoming 51st US State is a 'great idea': Here's why Trump thinks so
4 days, 18 hours ago

Canada becoming 51st US State is a 'great idea': Here's why Trump thinks so

India TV News  

US President-elect has reiterated what he thinks is a 'great idea' saying that many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st state of the US. Taking to Truth Social, Trump posted, "Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State." When Trump called Trudeau as 'Governor of Canada' Earlier, Trump had taken a jab at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau …

Trump and Trudeau: Tensions on tariffs, clashing political styles make for tricky ties
4 days, 18 hours ago

Trump and Trudeau: Tensions on tariffs, clashing political styles make for tricky ties

India Today  

Over the past seven years, the relationship between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been notably strained, primarily due to trade disputes and their starkly contrasting political styles. While Trudeau was pushing for stronger action on climate change and international cooperation, Trump refused to back the Paris Agreement, and things started cracking up between the …

As Trudeau’s future hangs in the balance, Trump doubles down on ‘51st state’ taunts
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5 days, 1 hour ago

As Trudeau’s future hangs in the balance, Trump doubles down on ‘51st state’ taunts

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is already grappling with a …

Trump is going after Canada now – but everyone else is next
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Trump is going after Canada now – but everyone else is next

CNN  

CNN — Donald Trump is stoking political mayhem in Canada by intensifying a crisis that threatens to oust Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “And probably, he’s changing the timing of when Justin Trudeau would go,” added Lebo, who also teaches political science at the University of Western Ontario. At one stroke, he was rid of Freeland, with whom he clashed when …

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau considers resigning over tariff threat: report
6 days, 22 hours ago

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau considers resigning over tariff threat: report

Raw Story  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly considering submitting his resignation after a public battle over the economy amid U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland quit Monday morning in a surprise move after disagreeing with Trudeau over the threats. "It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of …

Canada hits back at Trump over 25% tariff threat, vows 'robust and effective' response
1 week, 2 days ago

Canada hits back at Trump over 25% tariff threat, vows 'robust and effective' response

Firstpost  

Trump has said he will keep the tariffs in place until Canada clamps down on drugs and migrants crossing the border Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland speaks during a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada November 6, 2024. Reuters Ottawa and the provinces will respond robustly if the incoming US administration goes ahead with a …

Canadian official threatens to cut off US energy supply over Trump tariff threats
1 week, 3 days ago

Canadian official threatens to cut off US energy supply over Trump tariff threats

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Canadian officials are threatening to cut off energy supplies to …

Trump mocks Justin Trudeau, calls him 'Governor of the great state of Canada'
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1 week, 5 days ago

Trump mocks Justin Trudeau, calls him 'Governor of the great state of Canada'

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump took a jab at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the social media platform Truth Social, describing him as the "Governor of Canada".Trudeau flew to Mar-a-Lago last week for a dinner with Trump to discuss the President-elect's warning to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canada if its government failed to stop the flow …

Donald Trump mocks Justin Trudeau after dinner meeting: ‘Governor of Canada’
1 week, 5 days ago

Donald Trump mocks Justin Trudeau after dinner meeting: ‘Governor of Canada’

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the social media platform Truth Social, referring to him as the “Governor of Canada.” US President-elect Donald Trump, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Last week, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Mar-a-Lago for dinner with US President-elect Donald Trump, where they discussed Trump’s warning to impose …

Donald Trump at ‘it’ again, calls Prime Minister Trudeau ‘Governor of Great State of Canada’
1 week, 5 days ago

Donald Trump at ‘it’ again, calls Prime Minister Trudeau ‘Governor of Great State of Canada’

Live Mint  

Continuing with his provocative statements, United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday, December 10, mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on social media platform ‘Truth Social’ by calling him the “Governor” of “Great State of Canada”. In a post on Truth Social mocking the Canadian prime minister, Donald Trump said, “It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night …

Donald Trump mocks Justin Trudeau, calls him ‘Governor of great state of Canada’
1 week, 5 days ago

Donald Trump mocks Justin Trudeau, calls him ‘Governor of great state of Canada’

India TV News  

US President-elect Donald Trump took a jab at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the social media platform Truth Social, mocking him as the ‘Governor of Canada’. Trump’s remarks comes after Trudeau flew to Mar-a-Lago for a dinner with the US President-elect, where they discussed America’s warning to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canada if the flow of …

‘USA is a threat’: Canadians slam ‘bully’ Trump’s ‘arrogant’ mockery of ‘Governor Trudeau’
1 week, 6 days ago

‘USA is a threat’: Canadians slam ‘bully’ Trump’s ‘arrogant’ mockery of ‘Governor Trudeau’

Raw Story  

Overnight, President-elect Donald Trump continued his verbal assaults on Canada, America's largest trading partner and a top defense partner, by calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the "Governor" of the "Great State of Canada." "It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada," Trump wrote on his Truth Social website …

Trump pokes fun at ‘Governor’ Justin Trudeau again after floating possibility of Canada as the 51st state
1 week, 6 days ago

Trump pokes fun at ‘Governor’ Justin Trudeau again after floating possibility of Canada as the 51st state

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump yet again poked fun at Canadian Prime …

Trump belittles Canada's 'Governor' Justin Trudeau in degrading late-night post
1 week, 6 days ago

Trump belittles Canada's 'Governor' Justin Trudeau in degrading late-night post

Raw Story  

Donald Trump again joked about making Canada an American state in a late-night post needling its Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after he cautioned against tariffs. "It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada," Trump posted at 12:06 a.m., degrading the prime minister's office and the autonomy of his …

In a fresh jibe, Trump says had dinner with ‘Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada’
1 week, 6 days ago

In a fresh jibe, Trump says had dinner with ‘Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada’

Firstpost  

Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, said he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico until they clamped down on drugs, particularly fentanyl, and migrants crossing the border, in a move that would appear to violate a free-trade deal Revisiting his “Canada should become the 51st state of the US”, President-elect Donald Trump …

Trump’s proposed tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada could benefit India - Report
1 week, 6 days ago

Trump’s proposed tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada could benefit India - Report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 10 : India has a significant opportunity to capitalize on export prospects resulting from expected trade disruptions by upcoming US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, says a report by Shriram Mutual Fund. The report outlined how Trump's proposed tariffs on top US import partners--China, Mexico, and Canada--could lead to trade diversion, benefiting countries like India. It said, …

Trudeau on Trump's tariffs: Americans "beginning to wake up" to the cost
1 week, 6 days ago

Trudeau on Trump's tariffs: Americans "beginning to wake up" to the cost

Salon  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he will retaliate if President-elect Donald Trump enacts tariffs on Canada — and it would make life a lot more expensive for Americans. “Trump got elected on a commitment to make life better and more affordable for Americans, and I think people south of the border are beginning to wake up to the …

Trump calls Trudeau 'Governor of Canada' as tariff war tensions mount
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1 week, 6 days ago

Trump calls Trudeau 'Governor of Canada' as tariff war tensions mount

India Today  

A private joke spilled into the public arena when US President-elect Donald Trump referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the “Governor of Canada” in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday. Trump’s comments about “Governor Trudeau” stemmed from a jest he made during a private dinner earlier this month at his Florida estate, where the two leaders clashed …

Trump says Canada & Mexico should become a state of the US if they want subsidies
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2 weeks ago

Trump says Canada & Mexico should become a state of the US if they want subsidies

Firstpost  

Trump, 78, has threatened to impose hefty tariffs on both Canada and Mexico if they don’t stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the US through their territories Claiming that the US is subsidising its two neighbours Canada and Mexico to the tune of USD 100 billion and USD 300 billion, respectively, incoming US President Donald Trump on Sunday said …

After Threatening Hefty Tariffs, Trump Says Canada And Mexico Should Become A US State
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2 weeks ago

After Threatening Hefty Tariffs, Trump Says Canada And Mexico Should Become A US State

ABP News  

Observing the US is subsidising its two neighbours Canada and Mexico to the tune of USD 100 billion and USD 300 billion, respectively, incoming US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that if that is the case then these two countries better be a part of America. Trump, 78, has threatened to impose hefty tariffs on both Canada and Mexico …

If we are subsidising Canada, Mexico let them become a state of the US: Trump
2 weeks ago

If we are subsidising Canada, Mexico let them become a state of the US: Trump

Live Mint  

Washington, Observing the US is subsidising its two neighbours Canada and Mexico to the tune of USD 100 billion and USD 300 billion, respectively, incoming US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that if that is the case then these two countries better be a part of America. “We're subsidising Canada to the tune of over USD 100 billion a …

Trump's tariffs signal 'shift to unilateralism'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump's tariffs signal 'shift to unilateralism'

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: President-elect Donald Trump attends a campaign event, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US, Oct 29, 2024. Since more migrants and drugs enter the US from Mexico than from Canada, "it will be harder for Mexico to meet Trump's conditions to take his tariffs off", Kirton said. "It's a bigger, broader shift to US unilateralism and isolationism than Trump unleashed in …

Canada as US' 51st state? Why it was a real worry for some
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Canada as US' 51st state? Why it was a real worry for some

Firstpost  

Donald Trump at a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seemingly joked about Canada becoming America’s 51st state in order to avoid tariffs. The US President-elect at a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seemingly joked about making Canada America’s 51st state. Trump then responded, “So your country can’t survive unless it’s ripping off the US to the tune of …

If Trump starts a trade war with Mexico and Canada, where will Americans get all their stuff from?
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

If Trump starts a trade war with Mexico and Canada, where will Americans get all their stuff from?

CNN  

New York CNN — President-elect Donald Trump appears keen on launching a simultaneous trade war with America’s three biggest trade partners: Mexico, China and Canada. In Trump’s ideal world, these higher tariffs would directly boost domestic manufacturing, since US businesses would be able to avoid tariffs entirely. Cars With Mexico the top source of US motor vehicle imports, European nations …

If Trump starts a trade war with Mexico and Canada, where will Americans get all their stuff from?
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

If Trump starts a trade war with Mexico and Canada, where will Americans get all their stuff from?

CNN  

New York CNN — President-elect Donald Trump appears keen on launching a simultaneous trade war with America’s three biggest trade partners: Mexico, China and Canada. In Trump’s ideal world, these higher tariffs would directly boost domestic manufacturing, since US businesses would be able to avoid tariffs entirely. Cars With Mexico the top source of US motor vehicle imports, European nations …

Canadian minister says Trump was joking when he said Canada could become the 51st state
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Canadian minister says Trump was joking when he said Canada could become the 51st state

Live Mint  

TORONTO — President-elect Donald Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become the 51st U.S. state during a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a Canadian minister who attended their recent dinner said Tuesday. Hillman, who sat at an adjacent table to Trudeau and Trump, said Canada is ready to make new investments in border security and there are plans …

Trump Reportedly Takes Menacing Jab At Justin Trudeau In Mar-a-Lago Meeting
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump Reportedly Takes Menacing Jab At Justin Trudeau In Mar-a-Lago Meeting

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump reportedly suggested to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that if he didn’t like the tariff the president-elect threatened to impose, perhaps Canada could become the 51st state and Trudeau could serve as its governor. Trudeau had high-tailed it to Trump’s Florida base after the president-elect threatened to slam America’s northern neighbor with a 25% tariff …

Trump joked Canada could avoid tariffs by becoming 51st US state, says report
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump joked Canada could avoid tariffs by becoming 51st US state, says report

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump joked that Canada could become the 51st US …

Inside Trump's wild joke at Mar-a-Lago dinner with Justin Trudeau: Canada could become 51st US state, here's why
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Inside Trump's wild joke at Mar-a-Lago dinner with Justin Trudeau: Canada could become 51st US state, here's why

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump has been hosting numerous politicos and high-profile figures at his private Mar-a-Lago estate forever, but these invitations have especially been inflated since his 2024 presidential election victory on November 5. US President Donald Trump listens to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as they walk towards the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on October …

Trump tells Trudeau Canada should become 51st state if it doesn't like tariffs: report
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump tells Trudeau Canada should become 51st state if it doesn't like tariffs: report

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump told the Prime Minister of Canada that if his country can't deal with his tariffs, maybe they should become the 51st U.S. state, according to anonymous sources speaking to Fox News. Trump reportedly told Trudeau that Canada was not doing enough to secure the border, and complained about the U.S. trade deficit with its northern neighbor, which …

Canada as 51st state of US? What the chatter is all about
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Canada as 51st state of US? What the chatter is all about

India Today  

Leave it on US President-elect Donald Trump to think outside the box. Last week, when he met Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, he suggested that Canada could become the 51st state of the US, according to a Fox News report. The meeting was at Mar-a-Lago, the President-elect's Florida resort, where Trump suggested that if tariffs imposed for failing to address …

Does Trump want to annex Canada?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Does Trump want to annex Canada?

Politico  

Trudeau, who traveled to Florida with a small delegation days after Trump threatened across-the-board tariffs on imports from Canada, used his face-time with the incoming president to warn that the measure would punish the Canadian economy. Fox News sources claimed that’s when Trump floated the idea of statehood for Canada, “which caused the prime minister and others to laugh nervously.” …

After Trump threats, Trudeau's Canada warns US of revenge tariff hikes
2 weeks, 6 days ago

After Trump threats, Trudeau's Canada warns US of revenge tariff hikes

India Today  

After US President-elect Donald Trump warned Canada of a 25% tariff on all Canadian products, Canada warned of retaliatory tariff measures on American products over border security. Canadian Ambassador to the US, Kirsten Hillman, said the option of tariff hikes was on the table for Canada if hit with punitive measures by Trump 2.0. In a bid to address the …

Canada should become part of US, Trump quips to Trudeau on tariffs: Report
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Canada should become part of US, Trump quips to Trudeau on tariffs: Report

India Today  

Can't handle aggressive US tariffs? This was President-elect Donald Trump's offer to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the duo dined at the Republican leader's golf estate last week, Fox News reported. The Trump-Trudeau meeting came as the beleaguered Canadian Prime Minister made an unannounced trip to the US after Trump asserted that he would impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian …

Trump discusses border, energy with Canada's Trudeau as trade war looms large
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump discusses border, energy with Canada's Trudeau as trade war looms large

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he discussed the border, trade and energy in a "very productive" meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau amid fears of a trade war. "We discussed many important topics that will require both Countries to work together to address, like the Fentanyl and Drug Crisis that has decimated so many lives as a …

Thanks for dinner: Trudeau's all-smiles pic with Trump amid tariff hike threat
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Thanks for dinner: Trudeau's all-smiles pic with Trump amid tariff hike threat

India Today  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday was all smiles as he enjoyed dinner with US President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida following talks amid the Republican leader's warning to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports after he takes office in January. Trudeau made an unannounced visit to Florida on Friday evening and …

What Trudeau told Trump at Mar-a-Lago
3 weeks, 1 day ago

What Trudeau told Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Politico  

Between Monday’s meltdown and a serving of meatloaf at Mar-a-Lago, the pending tariffs were the focus of emergency debate in Ottawa, a special Cabinet meeting, an evening teleconference between Trudeau and his provincial counterparts and a presser at which Ontario Premier Doug Ford likened the threat to “a family member stabbing you in the heart.” Trudeau’s team offered little officially …

Canadian Trump fans finally got it: ‘America First’ is ‘Canada Last’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Canadian Trump fans finally got it: ‘America First’ is ‘Canada Last’

Al Jazeera  

The US president-elect has threatened tariffs and his Canadian followers are having trouble digesting that. Populist-on-populist “animus” may be a more accurate way to describe how Canada’s two leading populist charlatans have been responding to the threat made by their populist hero – American President-elect Donald Trump – to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canadian goods and services exported to …

Canada's Trudeau Returns Home After Trump Meeting Without Assurances That Tariffs Are Off The Table
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Canada's Trudeau Returns Home After Trump Meeting Without Assurances That Tariffs Are Off The Table

Huff Post  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives back to his hotel after meeting US President-elect Donald Trump, in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 29, 2024. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Florida on November 29 for a dinner with Donald Trump at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago estate, as the incoming US leader promised tariffs on Canadian imports.The unannounced meeting comes …

Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US dollar
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US dollar

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said: “We require a commitment from these Countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty U.S. …

Canada's Trudeau says he had an 'excellent conversation' with Trump after tariffs threat
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Canada's Trudeau says he had an 'excellent conversation' with Trump after tariffs threat

NPR  

Canada's Trudeau says he had an 'excellent conversation' with Trump after tariffs threat toggle caption Carolyn Kaster/AP WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday he had an "excellent conversation" with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after the president-elect's threat to impose significant tariffs on two of America's leading trade partners raised alarms in Ottawa …

Canada’s Trudeau Arrives in Florida for Meeting With Trump
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Canada’s Trudeau Arrives in Florida for Meeting With Trump

Live Mint  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting with President-elect Donald Trump on Friday, according to people familiar with their plans, as the incoming US leader threatens to implement fresh tariffs on neighboring countries unless they halt the flow of illegal drugs and undocumented migrants across borders. Trump earlier this week vowed to hit Canada and Mexico as well as China …

Trudeau says Trump’s tariffs would also hurt US
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Trudeau says Trump’s tariffs would also hurt US

Politico  

Trudeau said he “looks forward” to “lots of great conversations” with the president-elect. “One of the things that is really important to understand is that when Donald Trump makes statements like that, he plans on carrying them out,” Trudeau said. “There’s no question about it.” Canada’s responsibility is to point out that these tariffs will also harm American businesses and …

‘Don’t play games you can’t win’: Gas analyst warns Trump will ‘lose miserably’
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Don’t play games you can’t win’: Gas analyst warns Trump will ‘lose miserably’

Raw Story  

A popular petroleum analyst is warning Donald Trump his plan to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada will backfire. De Haan pointed to a news report from The Guardian on Tuesday that says Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is “under pressure to stand up to Trump on tariffs.” It also notes that members of the Canadian parliament …

‘Don’t play games you can’t win’: Gas analyst warns Trump will ‘lose miserably’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Don’t play games you can’t win’: Gas analyst warns Trump will ‘lose miserably’

Raw Story  

A popular petroleum analyst is warning Donald Trump his plan to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada will backfire. De Haan pointed to a news report from The Guardian on Tuesday that says Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is “under pressure to stand up to Trump on tariffs.” It also notes that members of the Canadian parliament …

When it comes to trade and tariffs, Trump’s bark may be worse than his bite
3 weeks, 4 days ago

When it comes to trade and tariffs, Trump’s bark may be worse than his bite

The Independent  

According to Donald Trump, “the most beautiful word in the dictionary” is “tariff”. He’s also determined to target the import of Chinese cars from Mexico, threatening “whatever tariffs are required – 100 per cent, 200 per cent, 1,000 per cent”. Previously, as well as attacking Chinese cars from Mexico, Trump has spoken of 60 per cent charges on goods from …

Trudeau plans a 'lobby campaign' to take on Trump's Canada tariff threat: Report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trudeau plans a 'lobby campaign' to take on Trump's Canada tariff threat: Report

Firstpost  

In an effort to negotiate or at least divert the negative effects Trump’s 25 per cent tariff plan might have on Canada’s economy, Trudeau is planning to resurrect his ‘Team Canada’ approach that he employed on Trump during his previous presidency Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has launched a “lobby campaign” to mitigate the effects of Donald Trump’s tariffs. Earlier …

'Insulting': Canadian right-wing leader says Trump's remark felt like a stab in the heart
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Insulting': Canadian right-wing leader says Trump's remark felt like a stab in the heart

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's widely criticized economic plan has even Canadian right-wingers caught off guard. “This Tariff will remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!” Trump wrote. “We hereby demand that they use this power, and until such time that they do, it is time for them to …

Trump’s trade threats put the world on a precipice and may say a lot about his second term
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump’s trade threats put the world on a precipice and may say a lot about his second term

CNN  

CNN — Global chaos delivered via social media is back. Otherwise, we’re all going to see price increases.” The issue of whether Trump is bluffing or is planning to go all in with a revolutionary presidency is not confined to trade. Trump’s trade war rhetoric is a reminder that in his worldview, the United States has few friends — only …

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