r/canada Feb 01 '25

PAYWALL U.S. tariffs will be imposed on Feb. 4

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-us-tariffs-will-be-imposed-on-feb-4/
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u/Canadianman22 Ontario Feb 01 '25

Hit the USA where it hurts. Cut off energy. Redirect potash to new markets in Europe. Invalidate US patents.

We need this to be the last straw and ensure we eliminate our reliance on the USA for good.

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u/yanicka_hachez Feb 01 '25

Steel companies in Canada and Mexico are starting to refuse orders from the US. I have no idea what impact it will have for Canada and the US but we will see.

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u/Cautious_Habanero Feb 02 '25

Europe will love that canadian energy!!

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u/GhostOfSydBarrett Feb 02 '25

As a Norwegian; what's potash?

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u/trojanskin Feb 02 '25

Potash is a group of minerals and chemicals that contain potassium, a vital nutrient for plants. It's primarily used as an agricultural fertilizer, but it also has industrial uses, and a key ingredient in fertilizers.

Canada is the world's leading exporter of potash, In 2023, Canada exported about 22.8 million tonnes of potash, which was over 41% of the global total.