Donald Trump isn't holding back! Just before his inauguration, he's ramping up plans to slap a whopping 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico. But is this for real, and how are our neighbors reacting? Let's dive in! 🕵️♂️
\"Tariff\" is Trump's Favorite Word?
On the campaign trail last October, Trump boldly proclaimed, \"The most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff. It's my favorite word.\" Sounds intense, right? 😳
Fast forward to November 25, and Trump promised that once he's in the White House, he'd sign an executive order imposing those heavy tariffs. His reason? Tackling the \"long-simmering problem\" of illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the U.S. 📉
New Department Alert: External Revenue Service 🚨
Just days before taking office, Trump announced plans to create the \"External Revenue Service\" to collect \"tariffs, duties, and all revenue\" from foreign countries. Talk about making moves! 💼
Canada's Response: Is Everything on the Table? 🇨🇦
After Trump's tariff threats, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago on November 29. Over dinner, Trump apparently floated the idea of making Canada the 51st state! Wait, what?! 😲
He even addressed Trudeau as the \"governor\" of Canada. Awkward! Trump later wrote on Truth Social, \"I look forward to seeing the governor again soon so we can continue our in-depth discussions on tariffs and trade.\" 😅
What About the USMCA? 📄
With these tariff threats, there's a big question mark over the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that was signed during his first term. How will this move impact trade agreements and relationships with our neighbors? 🤔
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Analysis: Are Trump's tariff plans for Canada, Mexico real threats?
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