After Trump tariffs, Trudeau reveals $155B counter-tariffs on U.S. – National | Globalnews.ca

After Trump tariffs, Trudeau reveals $155B counter-tariffs on U.S.

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  2. I’m glad we’re going band for band on the tariffs. You really gotta fight back against bullies before the start punching you a second time.

  3. Buy Canadian. Boycott US Goods

    Edit: r/BuyCanadian

  4. The most pointless trade war of our lives. Still can’t believe this is happening.

  5. As a Canadian I’m proud of my Prime Minister, he was incredible tonight with his speech.

  6. The power to tariff for national security reasons needs to be immediately removed from the presidency and sent back to the legislature. Even the Republican party, MAGA and all wouldn’t have initiated this bullshit independently.

  7. Trudeau’s speech is a must watch. Opened with incredible eulogy to US/Canada history of relations. On top of the tariffs he directly encouraged Canadians to boycott US goods and travel when able.

  8. He has his problems, but Trudeau showed how a leader comports himself tonight.

  9. Pretty good speech. Trudeau started by saying Canada is always there for USA at times of need like wars, 9/11 ect. But of course he can’t just let USA bully them so they need to act accordingly. Lots of the tarrifs seem like things Canadians can replace with their own items. A lot of the specifics were geared towards republican states. He mentioned it will distrupt American auto making. Both countries trade car parts back and forth…

    Critical minerals were also mentioned a lot, but it doesn’t sound like those will used against America yet but it’s on the table.

    Trudeau agreed about the need to tackle fentanyl and wished it was wiped off the face of the earth. So there’s common ground there. He emphasized this isn’t a Canada issue, this is a joint issue. And it sounds like he wants to work with America. He mentioned the Canada/USA boarder only accounts for 1% of the illegal crossings. 

    Canada is 1/9 the population and 1/12 the economy compared to USA. But Canada, Mexico and China account up to more than 40% of USA’s trade. Interesting to see what China and Mexico do too. This isn’t pretty. Hopefully it doesn’t last long. 

  11. That was a good speech in a long time. Hopefully this madness doesn’t last too long.

  12. His speech was thoughtful and well spoken. Proud to be a Canadian 🇨🇦

  15. Trudeau showing what an actual leader and not some demon looks and sounds like.

    Adopt the Northeast, Canada. We don’t want to be here anymore.

  16. This was an incredible speech from Trudeau and made me proud to be Canadian.

  17. The best speeches I’ve heard from a leader in years. Proud to be a Canadian.

  18. Canada, Mexico, EU, and the rest of the West need to unite here. Target retaliatory measures against red states. Inflation in the US is going to spike just as it was getting under control. Agent Orange has completely lost it.

  20. Good. Never let a bully punch you and get away with it. Always punch back, even if you get your ass kicked. If you let a bully punch you and get away with it, you will continue to get punched.

  21. Now THAT is what a leader looks like. Incredible speech.

  23. “He also made an emotional appeal by evoking the Canada-U.S. relationship.

    “From the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of the Korean Peninsula, from the fields of Flanders to the streets of Kandahar, we have fought and died alongside you,” he said.

    As a veteran is so heartbreaking.💔

  24. US tariffs go to the treasury, who do you think controls the treasury??? that’s right Elon Musk so the money is now going to Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

    That’s why there’s a trade war, **To skim money**

  25. I think its worth to point out that this response is well thought out. Trudeau gives local companies some time to establish different supply chains and import extra supplies if changing supplier cant be done immediately.

    It contrast with Trump whose administration was sending conflicting signals almost till last moment and left American companies with pants pulled down.

  26. > Speaking to reporters, Trudeau said he has been reaching out to Trump since his inauguration but has not had the chance to speak to the American president yet.

    What an embarrassing time to call myself an American.

  27. I like that Canada is up and front with their people about what this will mean, some strategies to try to mitigate the harm and clear timeframes given. The American people are meat in the grinder by comparison.

  28. I’m not Canadian but you have our support in the UK! You should not be bullied by a childish cheese puff.

  30. What people dont realize is that Canadians are used to doing without. We have high prices, high taxes and stretched thin public services.

    We are not a land of luxury. Our natural Canadian instincts have been dormant for too long. Back to being good people who help one another.

    I hope the U.S blocks us from facebook/meta and all their social media platforms too so as can go back to being proud and supportive of one another.

    Im not a Trudeau guy whatsoever, but he’s right. We are a nation that comes together.

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