Speaking in the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump reiterated that Canada would be better off as the 51st state, repeating the false claim that his country is paying “subsidies” to its northern neighbour, and called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “Governor Trudeau”….but that was so today ago…& again, not much of a courtship sales pitch towards any kind of union.
“Canada has been very bad to us on trade, but now Canada is going to have to start paying up,” he told reporters, unprompted, in response to a question about the European Union…because European Union.
It is unclear when Trump’s reciprocal tariffs would come into force. The memorandum called for a review of the policy within 180 days, but Trump’s nominee for Commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, said those tariffs could come into force way earlier, ‘cuz moving goalposts.
U.S. trade officials are currently investigating the trade deficits with other countries, which could serve as a basis or justification to impose tariffs, with reports due by April Fools Day, ‘cuz why not?
Trump dismissed any criticism from CEOs on the tariffs he intends to slap on steel and aluminum on March 12, which would greatly affect trade between Canada and the U.S.
Ford’s CEO has already said those tariffs will cause “chaos” in the auto industry.
Trump claims it is the opposite. In fact, he said CEOs “are in love” with the idea ‘cuz what’s not to love?
Trump also revealed that he feels Russia should be readmitted to the G7. Russia was expelled from the then-Group of Eight (G8) countries in 2014, when Stephen Harper was Canada’s prime minister, after it invaded parts of eastern Ukraine and annexed Crimea.
Trump said that too has been a source of tensions with Trudeau and “numerous other people”
“It still would be helpful to have Russia be a part of that mix” ‘cuz Happy Valentine’s Day Bitches!
The U.S. president repeatedly singled out Canada and its digital service tax in announcing his plan to increase tariffs to match the tax rates other countries charge on imports
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