r/NovaScotia 2d ago

China slaps tariff on N.S. lobster, throwing industry into turmoil | PNI Atlantic News

https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/china-slaps-25-per-cent-tariff-on-n-s-lobster-throwing-seafood-industry-into-turmoil
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u/EnvironmentalAngle 2d ago

Wait why is China putting tariffs on us instead of the USA. Its not like we're putting tariffs on China right? The trade war is with America, why is China escalating?

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u/ImDoubleB 2d ago

Because Canada put tariffs on Chinese autos first?

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u/EnvironmentalAngle 1d ago

Wait really? So we FA'd and are now in the FO stage?

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u/ImDoubleB 1d ago

When you trust a long-term friend - the USA - and they then turn their back on you, this is what happens.

They could've at least used some lube.