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Not sure about that. There seemed to be less hysteria over Trump getting elected than during his last administration. I think there were populist elements of Canada that were very happy Trump won but US is Canada's largest trading partner so most Canadians see tariffs as an economic attack on Canada.
since USA is Canada's largest trading partner shouldn't Canada remove all barriers to trade with USA?
serious question
I wouldn't say all but broadly yes Canadian markets should be more open to US producers/companies.
I do think it is perfectly reasonable for any and all nations to protect and preserve critical domestic industries (whatever that may be deemed to be, food production, energy, minerals, medical supplies, building materials). It's not always a good strategy to rely on the kindness of strangers in crisis.
I am not against the US putting tariffs on imports of what they deem to be critical for American stability and security.
The reality is when you agree to something and then try to take it away there will be anger and push back. I am not making a case for or against the tariffs, I am just telling you how it is being interpreted in Canada and that it shouldn't just be brushed off as Canadians just hate Trump.
Is Trump right that there is 239 percent tariff on American dairy in Canada?
Yes there is lol on milk and cheese to "protect" farms in Canada
That is not accurate. There is a 239% tariff... after a certain amount of American imports to Canada. It is not overall it 'triggers' only under certain conditions.
It is also as I understand it a result of the USMCA negotiated under Mr Trump's first term?
So due to the supply management system that Canada has the US dairy industry really is not able to break in and the data backs it up. The tariff has been in place for decades with the USMCA the quotas were supposed to be increased to allow for US competition but that has not happened due to how harsh the tariff is.
Really the "certain conditions" along with the supply management system Canada uses makes it to costly for the US to break into the market because it cant establish a supply chain into it that is stable.
Canada pulled a fast one with this
I thought most Canadians were fags... I mean vegans
I apologize if my sarcasm and advocacy went overboard
The truth is I prefer Canadians like @grayruby than most of America certainly California
The truth is you can’t blame Trump for what happened between 21 and 24
Just sayin
I am 49 percent kidding
I apologize to @grayruby and only him, no one else
all the others can fellate themselves
edit: what is with all the hate today? this is my normal disposition
I meant 51 percent kidding
I can't do arithmetic when I've been drinking
it's disdain for Trump >>> tariffs
all of a sudden everyone is a trade expert, a free trader, a GAAT/WTO expert