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Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman expressed disappointment over Donald Trump’s newly imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, calling them disruptive to a strong trade relationship.

The tariffs, set to take effect Tuesday, are aimed at pressuring cooperation on immigration and drug control. Canada plans retaliatory tariffs on $107 billion in U.S. goods.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not spoken with Trump since his inauguration. Hillman stressed Canada’s desire for continued partnership but warned of strong public demand for a firm response.

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[-] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 24 points 1 day ago

It's to distract from all their treasonous crimes! The fact they're illegally destroying countless government institutions, looting the public coffers, and giving Musk the keys to the kingdom. When the dust settles they'll have seized control of everything important.

They aren't gonna invade Canada or Greenland... At least, not for a few years; not until they've purged enough military leadership and replaced them with loyalists. I hope they are dumb enough to try in 2025 though. That might genuinely result in civil war. I can't see the US military going along with it.

This. Numerous actions taken by the administration so far have been blatantly illegal or unconstitutional. Gotta muddy the water so no one has time to focus on that.

[-] quafeinum@lemmy.world 2 points 21 hours ago

Tbh ‘invade a nato partner’ sounds stupid but not impossible these days

[-] frezik@midwest.social 2 points 21 hours ago

Trump ordering an invasion of Canada would be a lawful order--dumb as shit, but lawful as Commander in Chief. Military leaders who defy it would have no legal leg to stand on. They'll grit their teeth and do it.

What he doesn't trust about the current military leadership is that they'll follow his unlawful orders. Like attacking civilians on American soil. An actual invasion of Canada would likely spurn widespread condemnation and protests, and Trump would like to shut that down using the military. Those are the orders that would be unlawful and should not be followed. He'll want to purge the current leadership before he takes that course of action.

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