U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his desire for Canada to become the 51st state Sunday, while also threatening new tariffs on steel and aluminum products.

Summary

Donald Trump reiterated his claim that Canada would be better as the U.S.’s 51st state, citing trade imbalances and lower taxes.

He also announced new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada, despite a recent 30-day reprieve.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has not formally responded, but a government source said they await official confirmation.

Trump criticized Canada’s defense spending and border security, despite recent Canadian commitments.

Canada previously retaliated against similar tariffs in 2018 before a 2019 trade deal resolved the dispute.

  • masterspace@lemmy.caEnglish
    222·
    2 days ago

    No they fucking wouldn’t. They would sit at home and watch the Superbowl and clap along like they are right now.

    • Xanthobilly@lemmy.worldEnglish
      31·
      2 days ago

      I think you greatly underestimate how many Americans are angry about what’s going on and like our neighbors to the North.

      • Jhex@lemmy.worldEnglish
        21·
        16 hours ago

        “being angry” is like “thoughts and prayers”… it really means nothing.

        Only a minuscule part of Americans are actually <insert emotion here> to motivate them to do anything about it… half of those are not even doing anything useful…

        • Xanthobilly@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          9 hours ago

          That’s cynical. Americans generally love Canadians outside Trump’s bullshit echo chamber. It’s horrifying to watch him shit all over Canada, and only strengthens our shared enemies, which is his goal. Many of us are standing up, contacting our representatives, and saying NO.