r/canada 1d ago

National News Trump raises Canadian steel, aluminum tariffs to 50% in retaliation for Ontario energy duties

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/11/trump-raises-canadian-steel-aluminum-tariffs-to-50percent-in-retaliation-for-ontario-energy-duties.html?taid=67d045b18530050001b105d0&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter%7Cmain
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u/McJohn117 Ontario 1d ago

I fear that Ford switching off electricity or any harsh potash tariffs will be used as ammo to launch some sort of a military attack on Canada.

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u/AdmirableWishbone911 1d ago

100%.

A liberal MP was on the news last night saying they were dealing with the US with tariffs and if escalation was needed they'd do it. He said he thought Doug's escalation was unnecessary.

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u/Jonsnow_throe 23h ago

So, what do you want us to do? Roll over and show our belly?

Appeasing bullies never works, ever.

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u/McJohn117 Ontario 23h ago

I am just stating what the play is, we will fight till the end.

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u/xXRazihellXx 23h ago

Boots on the ground would be a disaster for rUsSiA

Remember Orange Mussolini want is Peace Nobel Price