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.

  • masterspace@lemmy.ca
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    2 days ago

    America really wants to invite a Canadian sized IRA on themselves, I suppose they can fuck around and find out.

    • HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works
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      I’m sure there are remnants of FLQ still hanging about. They could teach the rest of us how to operate an insurgency well.

      • GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca
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        The number of farmers I’ve heard talking about mixing diesel and fertilizer to remove stumps and boulders…