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I'm disappointed that [the] Trump admin placed the 25 percent tariffs, ... I'm disappointed that this is our government's response
Will there be some pain? Yes, maybe (and maybe not!) But we will make America great again, and it will all be worth the price that must be paid.”
We don't want to have this fight, but we are not going to lose it,
Meanwhile, Chrystia Freeland, a candidate for Canadian Prime Minister and a challenger to Justin Trudeau, said ... CNN reported China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes US tariffs imposed on Chinese goods,
The cost of the taxes put across the border will be borne by consumers in both countries,
said Phillip Magness, an economic historian and senior research fellow at the Oakland, California-based think tank The consequences of an extended trade war within what was — until a few hours ago — one of the world’s most successful economic partnerships are almost too terrible to comprehend, but markets will nonetheless have to begin planning for one,
he wrote after the tariffs were announced It is premature to estimate the central bank response,
We provide the United States with almost all of the hydro and about a third of the oil that you import and use, so 80% of the oil that you import and use, but almost all of the electricity, ... So, let's do more, right? This is our view. A third of your Uranium comes from Canada.”
We are keen to continue to sell those into the United States, and to to work, to even do more, but it's hard to maintain that sense of common purpose and moving forward, if we get into this kind of a dynamic on tariffs,
This action is utter madness,
Freeland said during an appearance on CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS I don't think we're not at all interested in escalating, but I think that there will be a very strong demand on our government to make sure that we stand up for the deal that we have struck with the United States,
Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman told ABC News' "This Week" on Sunday Therefore, Canada should become our Cherished 51st State,
We pay hundreds of Billions of Dollars to SUBSIDIZE Canada. Why? There is no reason. We don't need anything they have,
Without this massive subsidy, Canada ceases to exist as a viable Country. Harsh but true! Therefore, Canada should become our Cherished 51st State. Much lower taxes, and far better military protection for the people of Canada — AND NO TARIFFS!"
As I have consistently said, tariffs against Canada will put your jobs at risk, potentially shutting down American auto assembly plants and other manufacturing facilities,
Tonight, I am announcing Canada will be responding to the US trade actions with 25% tariffs against $155 billion worth of American goods,
Trudeau said at a press conference following an emergency meeting with Canada’s provincial premiers He thinks he can buy Canada. He doesn’t know what we know—the Canadian spirit can never be broken, and Canada is not for sale,
Ford said from Windsor, Ontario We will never again be beholden to the whims of one person in the White House,
Eby stated after the high-level talks between Trudeau and Canada’s provincial leaders We are united. We will stand tall for Canada,
As you know, we have about a $200 billion deficit with with Canada getting close to $200 billion. They've treated us very unfairly. And I say, why should we be subsidizing Canada? They, you know, are wonderful. I have so many friends in Canada. It's a great place.”