Trump’s Tariff Blitz and ’51st State’ Remarks Ignite U.S.-Canada Tensions
In early 2025, President Donald Trump reignited trade tensions with Canada by announcing a 25% tariff on most Canadian imports and a 10% tariff on energy products, citing national security concerns and drug trafficking across the northern border. Canada swiftly retaliated with equivalent tariffs on U.S. goods, marking the onset of a significant trade conflict. […]