Amid the arm wrestling for imposition of tariffs, the US president said the US invests ‘hundreds of billions of dollars’ to subsidize the neighboring country
The president of the United States made another controversial statement suggesting that he should become the “precious 51st state” of the American Union. He justified his position by stating that the US invest “hundreds of billions of dollars” to subsidize the neighboring country, implying that without this financial support, Canada would not be able to remain as a viable nation.
Trump also emphasized that the United States does not need the resources that Canada offers, mentioning that the country has “unlimited energy” and an amount of wood that will never be fully used. He argued that the incorporation of Canada as an American state would bring benefits, such as tax reduction and more robust military protection.
Amid this controversy, they decided to implement 25% rates on Canadian imports, except for energy resources, which will have a 10% tariff. This measure generated tensions between the two countries and raised concerns about trade relations.
In response to these tariffs, the Canadian prime minister, announced the imposition of 25% tax on imports from the United States that total up to $ 155 billion. This retaliation indicates an increase in commercial friction between the two nations, which already have a complex relationship.
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