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submitted 1 week ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

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.

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[-] Rhoeri@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

Well… there you go Canada. You’ll be cherished. You’ve no reason not to now. So… what’s the holdup?

(Obligatory /s)

[-] mhague@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Say shit about Canada, our friends. Stoke anti America shit. Decrease odds of friendly relations.

Might as well.

Edit: not like people aren't already talking, or woe is us, it's just... bullshit. It's like someone who hates Lincoln Park going up to people and making annoying statements about the band being the greatest and shitting on other music, hoping some people get mad and start trashing Lincoln Park. It's a circus.

[-] aarRJaay@lemm.ee 4 points 1 week ago

You used to be able to say "It's all about the oil" but in this case "It's all about the eggs"

[-] starshipHighwayman69@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 week ago

The US couldn't hold baghdad?

[-] guy@piefed.social 2 points 1 week ago

Who holds Baghdad now I guess

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[-] MapleEngineer@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

He's too busy banning paper straws and taking away his enemies security clearances to annex Canada.

[-] random_character_a@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

If I understand correctly Canada has a kind of similar worldview as Nordic countries. Traiding that to a right wing capitalist shit hole like US would be a no go.

[-] starshipHighwayman69@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago

Reads comments, looks at community. Surprised it's not c/Canada.

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