cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/25012048

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.

  • showmeyourkizinti@startrek.website
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    11 hours ago

    “changing summer vacation plans to stay in Canada” - might I humbly suggest other commonwealth countries get in on this as well Summer in Canada is winter in Australia so you’ll find it quite nice and frankly Britain could use all the tourists it can get Anywhere in the commonwealth also has very easy visa requirements so honestly you won’t have to worry about ICE kicking in your door just because your passport is a funny colour

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    11 hours ago

    can’t really blame him. even trump himself acnkowledges that tariff is the fourth most beautiful word in the english language /s

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    12 hours ago

    Damn. Will be hard for me to buy Canadian, I guess I am only buying non-American produce. 😕