As soon as Donald Trump assumed power in the country, he started taking steps to implement the policy of ‘America First’. Trump has announced that he will impose a 25 percent tariff on goods coming from Canada and Mexico. The reason behind imposing tariffs is to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
The Canadian Prime Minister’s reaction to this decision was aggressive.
Trump’s decision has further increased the ongoing tension between Canada and America. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta Premier Daniel Smith have been aggressive in responding to Trump’s decision. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has made it clear that a trade war is a possibility. All three leaders are claiming that Canada has reserves of energy and essential minerals. If Trump is to fulfill his promise to ‘jumpstart’ the American economy, he needs us.
declaration of trade war
Before being sworn in, Trump has made several comments about Canada and Trudeau. When announcing his tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that a trade war between Canada and the US would almost certainly start. If a trade war breaks out between the two countries, it will not be good for the economy of both the countries and China will directly benefit from it. Trump may think that imposing his tariffs will not cause any harm to America, but it is not so.
The US imports large quantities of goods from Canada and Mexico. The deterioration in relations between the two countries may affect America.
What does the US import from Canada?
Canada to the US Machinery and transport, mineral fuels and lubricants, manufactured goods, miscellaneous manufactured goods, food and live animals), chemicals, other goods, raw materials and beverages and tobacco.
