Trump Defends Trade War With Canada, Calls Neighbor Worst Abuser
President Trump has defended his ongoing trade dispute with Canada, branding the neighbor the worst trade abuser and citing a $60 billion annual deficit. The comments underscore the intensifying economic friction between the two countries.
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Deeply integrated cross-border supply chains mean these tariffs risk severe economic disruption and threaten to undermine longstanding trade agreements like the USMCA.
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Trump says ‘Canada thinks they’re a state’ as he defends bitter trade war with US neighbor
President Donald Trump argues northern ally should not expect favorable treatment after tariff hikes
By Joe Sommerlad
Read full article →‘Losing $60 billion a year’: Trump slams Canada as ‘worst' trade 'abuser'
Donald Trump is escalating trade conflicts with Canada by levying substantial tariffs, which he claims are necessary due to the billions the U.S. allegedly loses from Canadian trade policies. He is urging Canadian firms to move their operations to the U.S. immediately. This action follows stalled trade negotiations, leading both Canada and the U.S. to impose retaliatory tariffs that affect various sectors and logistics.
By TRISHA MAHAJAN
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