Donald Trump tells Canada to become a state to avoid his tariffs
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Donald Trump tells Canada to become a state to avoid his tariffs
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Donald Trump Tells Canada To Become A State To Avoid His Tariffs
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Trump claimed Americans "don't need" Canadian lumber, energy or cars.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24657192

Summary

In a virtual speech at the World Economic Forum, Trump suggested Canada could become a U.S. state to avoid his proposed tariffs on imports.

The remark elicited gasps from the audience.

Trump claimed the U.S. does not need Canadian lumber, energy, or vehicles, vastly overstating the trade deficit between the two nations.

He reiterated his intention to impose tariffs, potentially as high as 25%, on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1.

Economists warn such tariffs would raise prices for U.S. consumers.

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Should we just join Canada instead?

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