‘There’s no way they can survive’: Trump defends new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods – US politics live
11.58 EDT'Without us, there's no way they can survive': Trump defends new tariffs on CanadaIn the Oval Office today, Donald Trump defended the new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods.“Canada has been very, very tough on us over the years, for many years, and no other president’s done anything about it,” Trump said. “In all fairness to them, they need us to survive. Without us, there’s no way they can survive.”This week, the White House said that the new levies were because Canada has unfairly discriminated against American cars, alcohol and dairy products.
- ▪11.58 EDT'Without us, there's no way they can survive': Trump defends new tariffs on CanadaIn the Oval Office today, Donald Trump defended the new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods.“Canada has been very, very tough on us over the years, fo
- ▪“In all fairness to them, they need us to survive.
- ▪Without us, there’s no way they can survive.”This week, the White House said that the new levies were because Canada has unfairly discriminated against American cars, alcohol and dairy products.
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11.58 EDT'Without us, there's no way they can survive': Trump defends new tariffs on CanadaIn the Oval Office today, Donald Trump defended the new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods.“Canada has been very, very tough on us over the years, for many years, and no other president’s done anything about it,” Trump said. “In all fairness to them, they need us to survive. Without us, there’s no way they can survive.”This week, the White House said that the new levies were because Canada has unfairly discriminated against American cars, alcohol and dairy products. The tariffs will go into effect in 30 days, leaving time for possible discussions between the two countries.Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, said that he spoke with Trump earlier on Tuesday.
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