Trudeau Calls Trump’s Tariffs “Very Dumb”
Following the US imposition of 25% tariffs on most Canadian goods, Prime Minister Trudeau declared Canada would not back down from the ensuing trade war. He rejected the US rationale as unfounded, highlighting Canada’s strengthened border security measures. Retaliatory tariffs, totaling tens of billions of dollars, have been implemented by Canada, with provinces also enacting their own countermeasures, such as export taxes. The economic impact will be widespread, affecting both countries, and Canada is actively seeking to leverage its northern critical mineral resources to enhance its economic position and negotiating power.
John Q. Hosedrinker