President Donald Trump isn’t backing down in his battle for fair trade with Canada.
He announced that the U.S. would impose reciprocal tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber products unless Canada lowered what he calls their “massively unfair” tariffs, which he claims would reach up to 250% on American goods.
This move comes after the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on most Canadian imports earlier this week, which sparked immediate backlash from Canada. In response, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau maintained his retaliatory tariffs, unfairly targeting American industries, including orange juice, peanut butter, and motorcycles.
Trump made it clear that he won’t allow Canada to take advantage of the United States any longer. “We are simply matching what they’ve been doing to us for years,” he said, reinforcing his America First economic policies.
While left-wing economists and the mainstream media warn of economic fallout, Trump supporters argue that these measures are necessary to restore balance in trade and protect American businesses.
U.S. dairy farmers and lumber producers have long suffered under Canada’s protectionist policies. Trump’s decisive action signals a much-needed shift in how the U.S. negotiates with its northern neighbor.
With potential tariffs set to take effect as soon as next week, the pressure is now on Canada to adjust its trade policies or face the consequences. Trump’s bold approach is an attempt to put America’s economic interests first and ensure that unfair foreign practices will not go unchallenged.