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© Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Canada announces final list of retaliatory tariffs against U.S.
By ROB GILLIES TORONTO©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.
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lostrune2
US has trade wars with everybody else, but everybody else can still trade with each other without trade wars
Since everybody else is free to trade with each other, essentially the US is putting trade sanctions on itself
Think about it - what happens when a nation is put on a trade sanctions?
Answer: everyone else cannot trade freely with that nation, but everyone else is free to trade with each other
And what's happening here?
elephant200
Well done uncke Trump, you are wrecking the western alliance! Good job
SuperLib
Meanwhile, the deficit with Russia is ignored by spineless Trump.
Serrano
"When you insult a country's leader and slap tariffs on their exports based on a national security lie, expect blowback."
When you impose 270% tariffs, expect a blowback.
theFu
While that is true, they still import syrup from the USA so there is something less than perfect about the situation. Also, with all the protections around dairy, why does Canada still import so much from the USA? Because it is less expensive and meets quality standards.
I love fair trade. The USA subsidizes mainly farm products which doesn't make sense to me. The USGovt paid my mother not to farm some of their land. Good work if you can get it - money for nothing.
TrevorPeace
@theFu, the province of Quebec produces more than enough maple syrup to satisfy domestic demand.
SuperLib
You doubt that Trump will hold the line?
bass4funk
Doubt that will happen. Besides, the coastal States have other more depressing things to worry about. LOL
Blacklabel
Loser mentality. ketchup, motor boats and lawn mowers?
SuperLib
Trump should hold the line. Make those red states sacrifice for us costal elites.
bass4funk
Good, let the fighting begin! Go Trump, hold that line!
CrazyJoe
When you insult a country's leader and slap tariffs on their exports based on a national security lie, expect blowback.
theFu
Get ready to pay more for maple syrup Canada! Canada imports about $20M in maple syrup, mostly from the USA.
It will hurt Vermont, that stronghold of Republicans - ok, perhaps not a stronghold, but we have top people working on it.
Wisconsin isn't exactly a GOP stronghold either.
The solution to all of this is to vastly reduce protectionism. Canada needs to reduce their current 270% tariff on milk products. 270%!!!
PTownsend
Targeting Trump, the GOP, and their backers. Good on Trudeau.
Black Sabbath
A dollar-for-dollar tit for tat will only work if red-state based companies are targeted.