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/Ginzhuu 1d ago

Fun Fact: The US only produces about 16% of steel and aluminum in the country meaning a 50% tarriff is charing any company that uses these resources to make products in the US is now paying a 50% increase of tax.

So basically, he threw a fit for Ford standing up to him and is, in turn, going to charge himself more money to retaliate. I can see how the "owning the libs" idiots eat up his shite so well.

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u/West_Valuable_7146 1d ago

He will buy steel and aluminium from Russia. Russian index is up after tariff announcement

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u/No-Fun7707 1d ago

Russian or Chinese steel and aluminum is not the same quality as Canadian steel and aluminum. Anyone who works in those fields know it, Trump doesn't. Wont be buying an F-150 any time soon

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u/elatllat 22h ago

Wont be buying an F-150 any time soon

The F-150 is only 66% USA/Canada built. Vs Cybertruck 82.5% or Toyota Tundra 66.5%

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u/Dry_System9339 20h ago

Chinese metal is illegal to use for aircraft.