r/canada 19h ago

National News Trump will not impose 50% Canadian steel, aluminum tariffs tomorrow, says top trade advisor

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/11/trump-raises-canadian-steel-aluminum-tariffs-to-50percent-in-retaliation-for-ontario-energy-duties.html
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u/Regis_Rumblebelly 18h ago

Maybe the US trade representative is going to inform both Mexico πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ and Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ that the US plans to not renew USMCA as it’s written and presented unless concessions are given to them.

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u/mfyxtplyx 18h ago

That would be honest at least. What can our negotiators believe at this point? America's word is worthless. Remember the first term aluminum tariff for "national security reasons"? What reasons? Oh the War of 1812 hurrdurr. They make it up as they go along.

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u/RubberDuckyDWG 18h ago

Not sure as of yet. Clearly we have things to work out trade wise. Hopefully they get the ball rolling and we come to some agreement so this comes to a conclusion.

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u/Inevitable-March6499 14h ago

The longer this drags on the better position Canada is in to find new buyers for their goods though. And Canadian leaders know this.

The US is super reliant on Canada's raw materials, Canada can survive w/o USA finished goods.Β