The Tarriff Hype.

[petros]

Mr. Trump in July warned in a social-media post that Canada recognizing Palestine would make it “very hard” for the United States to reach a trade deal with Canada. Since returning to office, Mr. Trump has hit Canada with a string of tariffs including 50 per cent on steel and aluminum, 25 per cent on autos and 35 per cent on any goods traded outside the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, with the exception of oil, gas and potash, at 10 per cent. His administration has also significantly hiked duties on softwood, because preferential trading status? One of its two closest neighbours?
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Britain, France and Portugal were among countries that joined Canada in recognizing Palestinian statehood this week but they have already secured new trade deals with Mr. Trump.

Asked how he could justify the risk of alienating Mr. Trump by recognizing a Palestinian state, Mr. Carney said Canada already has “the best trade deal of any country in the world” with the United States. The USCMA deal means that many Canadian exports to the United States receive exemptions from Mr. Trump’s tariffs.
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Carney defends recognizing Palestinian state despite Trump threat — The Globe and Mail

U.S. President had warned move would affect trade talks

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Genocide fast tracked Palestine. Complain to the ICJ 4 (Netanyahu, Smotrich, Ben-Gvir and Gallant)

Maybe just maybe and I'll use an analogy for this.... Israel got caught smoking so daddy Trump enabled them to smoke the entire pack in one sitting. They got dirty sick and now pay the price. Appeased Israeli Zionists and the Christian Zionist who are now puking on the floor and crying cuz they missed the school bus on fieldtrip day.

He walks away still President from their money and their votes.

As for your fears of retaliation? Golden Shower? What Golden Shower?

He has Putin to worry about now.

 

[Ron in Regina]

Since returning to office earlier this year, Mr. Trump has hit Canada with a string of tariffs: 50 per cent on steel and aluminum, 25 per cent on autos – with a carveout for U.S. parts – and 35 per cent on any goods traded outside the USMCA, with the exception of oil, gas and potash, which are subject to 10-per-cent tariffs.

On Sept. 30, Mr. Trump imposed a new 10-per-cent tariff on Canadian softwood lumber shipments, raising the total levy on softwood from Canada to more than 45 per cent. Upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities also face new tariffs of 25 per cent, effective Oct. 14.

Mr. Trump earlier this week revived his talk of annexing Canada in a conversation with Canadian officials. In his speech to U.S. generals and admirals at the Marine Corps. base in Quantico, Virginia, the President reiterated that Ottawa wants to join his proposed Golden Dome missile defence system.

“Canada called me a couple of weeks ago, they want to be part of it, to which I said, ‘well, why don’t you just join our country, you’d become 51, become the 51st state, and you’d get it for free,’” he said in the speech. Mr. Trump did not specify to whom exactly he had spoken in the Canadian government or when the conversation took place. “I don’t know if that made a big impact, but it does make a lot of sense.” (???)

Canada, Mexico and the United States are preparing for a scheduled review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, with the Trump administration expected to seek more concessions for U.S. industry. The Prime Minister’s Office noted Canada and the United States recently launched consultations that will inform the review of the USMCA.

Mr. Trump added that his tariffs on Canada — 50 per cent on steel and aluminum, 25 per cent on autos and 25 per cent on anything traded outside of the USMCA, except oil and gas at 10 per cent — are hitting the Canadian economy and pushing investment to instead go to the U.S.

“They’re having a hard time up there in Canada now because, as you know, with tariffs, everyone’s coming into our country. We have more investment than we’ve ever had before,” he said. “They’re coming in from Canada, Mexico, from Europe, from all over — AI, auto plants — everybody’s coming back to the United States.”

Elbows something sometimes, etc…

Carney to meet with Trump in Washington next week as Canada seeks tariff relief — The Globe and Mail

This will be the Prime Minister’s second trip to the White House since taking office this year

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Carney to return to Washington as Trump's tariffs hit sectors hard — CBC News

The prime minister is expected to visit the White House on Tuesday to meet face-to-face with U.S. President Donald Trump as tariffs continue to pummel some Canadian industries.

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[spaminator]

Since returning to office earlier this year, Mr. Trump has hit Canada with a string of tariffs: 50 per cent on steel and aluminum, 25 per cent on autos – with a carveout for U.S. parts – and 35 per cent on any goods traded outside the USMCA, with the exception of oil, gas and potash, which are subject to 10-per-cent tariffs.

On Sept. 30, Mr. Trump imposed a new 10-per-cent tariff on Canadian softwood lumber shipments, raising the total levy on softwood from Canada to more than 45 per cent. Upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities also face new tariffs of 25 per cent, effective Oct. 14.

Mr. Trump earlier this week revived his talk of annexing Canada in a conversation with Canadian officials. In his speech to U.S. generals and admirals at the Marine Corps. base in Quantico, Virginia, the President reiterated that Ottawa wants to join his proposed Golden Dome missile defence system.

“Canada called me a couple of weeks ago, they want to be part of it, to which I said, ‘well, why don’t you just join our country, you’d become 51, become the 51st state, and you’d get it for free,’” he said in the speech. Mr. Trump did not specify to whom exactly he had spoken in the Canadian government or when the conversation took place. “I don’t know if that made a big impact, but it does make a lot of sense.” (???)

Canada, Mexico and the United States are preparing for a scheduled review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, with the Trump administration expected to seek more concessions for U.S. industry. The Prime Minister’s Office noted Canada and the United States recently launched consultations that will inform the review of the USMCA.

Mr. Trump added that his tariffs on Canada — 50 per cent on steel and aluminum, 25 per cent on autos and 25 per cent on anything traded outside of the USMCA, except oil and gas at 10 per cent — are hitting the Canadian economy and pushing investment to instead go to the U.S.

“They’re having a hard time up there in Canada now because, as you know, with tariffs, everyone’s coming into our country. We have more investment than we’ve ever had before,” he said. “They’re coming in from Canada, Mexico, from Europe, from all over — AI, auto plants — everybody’s coming back to the United States.”
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Elbows something sometimes, etc…

Carney to meet with Trump in Washington next week as Canada seeks tariff relief — The Globe and Mail

This will be the Prime Minister’s second trip to the White House since taking office this year

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Carney to return to Washington as Trump's tariffs hit sectors hard — CBC News

The prime minister is expected to visit the White House on Tuesday to meet face-to-face with U.S. President Donald Trump as tariffs continue to pummel some Canadian industries.

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because that worked so well the last time.

 

[Ron in Regina]

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to head to Washington early next week to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump – his second visit since becoming prime minister – with a source telling CTV News that potential movement is expected on steel and aluminum tariffs?

For what reason & in what direction?

Carney to meet Trump next week, potential movement on steel and aluminum tariffs expected — CTV News

Mark Carney is set to head to Washington early next week to meet with Donald Trump – his second visit since becoming prime minister – with a source telling CTV News that potential movement is expected on steel and aluminum tariffs.

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[Ron in Regina]

For what reason & in what direction?

“Beginning November 1st, 2025, all Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks coming into the United States from other Countries will be Tariffed at the Rate of 25%. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump said in a post on his social media website Truth Social.

The announcement comes a day before Trump is set to host Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House, with trade dominating the agenda between the two leaders.

Last week, Trump had reiterated a past vow that he would put import tariffs of 100 per cent on pharmaceutical drugs, 50 per cent on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30 per cent on upholstered furniture and 25 per cent on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1.

Trump says new 25% tariff on heavy trucks coming in weeks — Global News

The announcement comes a day before Trump is set to host Prime Minister Mark Carney in the White House, with trade dominating the agenda between the two leaders.

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While Trump did not provide a legal justification for the tariffs, he said on Truth Social that the taxes on imported kitchen cabinets and sofas were needed “for National Security and other reasons.”

 

[Ron in Regina]

'I guess he's going to ask about tariffs': Trump set to host Carney for second Oval Office meeting — National Post

The high-stakes meeting comes as Carney has yet to secure a deal that would see the president remove or lessen the 50% tariffs on Canada's steel and aluminum sectors

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[petros]

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'I guess he's going to ask about tariffs': Trump set to host Carney for second Oval Office meeting — National Post

The high-stakes meeting comes as Carney has yet to secure a deal that would see the president remove or lessen the 50% tariffs on Canada's steel and aluminum sectors

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Elbow macaroni.

 

[Ron in Regina]

Ahead of talks with Carney, Trump says his tariffs are working — The Globe and Mail

The President told reporters the levies are raising money for the U.S. Treasury and luring companies south

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[pgs]

Ahead of talks with Carney, Trump says his tariffs are working — The Globe and Mail

The President told reporters the levies are raising money for the U.S. Treasury and luring companies south

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Carney is the best and brightest Canada has , and is obviously best able to counter Trump and his tariffs . The CBC and the rest of the liberal news media told us so . Don’t you just feel so secure with the ship of state in his hands ?

 

[Ron in Regina]

Trump interrupts Carney to talk 'merger of Canada and the United States' — National Post

Prime Minister Mark Carney was listing Trump's achievements during White House visit when the U.S. president cut him off

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[Ron in Regina]

"If you look at it where Canada was to where it will be, you'll be disappointed," Lutnick said.

Canada is next to the U.S. and Canada should acknowledge and understand that "America is first, and Canada can be second," Lutnick said, according to the sources.

But Ottawa should leverage Canada's geographical proximity to the U.S., he said.

"Car assembly is going to be in America and there is nothing Canada can do about it. The question is, what is Canada going to do instead?" one source quoted Lutnick as saying.

"You have the ability to bring tech investment and mining and other investments into Canada," Lutnick went on to say, according to the source, adding, "If Canada plays its hand correctly and its adjacency to the U.S., it can win.”

Canada must come 'second' to U.S. in auto sector, Howard Lutnick warns behind closed doors — Toronto Star

Appearing virtually, the commerce secretary told an audience at a Canada-U.S. conference in Toronto that the U.S. is determined to dominate the car-making industry.

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[Ron in Regina]

Holy crap, were these guys even at the same meeting?

Or is this one of those famous Liberal “experienced things differently” situations?