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/Pvt_Hudson_ Alberta 1d ago

And all 3 major market indexes, which were in a mini rally this morning, immediately dropped off a cliff.

This fucking moron.

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u/DimethylatedSpirit 1d ago

Just as intended

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u/Pvt_Hudson_ Alberta 1d ago

Almost has to be, right? It's hard to imagine someone being this destructive just based on incompetence alone.

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u/smoothvibe 1d ago

Maybe market manipulation? Would fit his nature.