Because these tariffs are illegal. Canada is responsible for 2% of the fentanyl that comes into the USA. Dump has broken the deal with 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 that he enthusiastically signed when he was in office the first time.
For Maurice Richard
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
I mean that’s great and all, but most worthwhile exports are produced in blue states. We generate all the taxes and economic growth. So I’m not optimistic it’ll have a big impact.
Canada targeted Republican states products with reciprocal tariffs the last time Trump placed 25% tariffs on Cdn steel & aluminum during his first term. It dramatically negatively affected businesses in those states causing layoffs & business closures. The US lost $Bs due to such.
Well that’s good. Admittedly, I’m no expert at the data. But outside of energy, it feels like all real commerce happens in blue states. At least they are the wealthiest states. This is why I should never assume.
"Nowadays, autocracies are run not by one bad guy but by sophisticated networks relying on kleptocratic financial structures, a complex of security services—military, paramilitary, police—and technological experts who provide surveillance, propaganda, and disinformation." - Anne Applebaum
So now that we have unofficially become a third world nation in poverty, ruled by an authoritarian dictator, we can now ask our doctors without borders to simply stay here and administer life saving vaccines, medications and medical procedures, correct?
Sorry we turned into the crackhead neighbors in the downstairs apartment 😂🤪. Not all of us are mentally ill and voted for him. We Bluey’s have sense and voted for her
Can't blame them. At least they know who is responsible for this s show. We're all going to feel it, but if we help look out for each other, we can get through it.
Serious question. What can we, as consumers that despise Trump, do to ensure this is a massive failure for him? I’m willing to make sacrifices in order to do what I can. If we organized to spread the word, it could actually have a real affect!
Don't support the people supporting him. Get off Twitter, meta products, etc. Try to reduce dependence on Amazon. I'm changing my twice monthly cat food delivery to once a month through chewy. Despite being 2 blocks from whole foods, Ihaven't shopped there since 1/20 because it's owned by Amazon.
I’m speaking more specifically to the tariffs. Do we not purchase certain items, or do we press forward and gladly spend more to support those importing countries? Etc.
I guess ultimately that's your choice if you buy the goods or not. Trump is trying to force you to buy US by making foreign goods cost more. That's a personal choice. The tax is ultimately on you.
Unfortunately “The relationship with the U.S. is asymmetrical: they are 10 times larger than we are,” Ian Lee, a professor at Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business, told CTV News. “A tariff war will be much more harmful to us than it will be to the Americans.”
It is asymmetric but individual US states will be hurt the most...FL tourism, oranges; IN,MI -auto parts; ME,VT,MT,ND,WA: electricity,
Coupled with MX this will hurt individual states....
Can't wait until President Claudia here in Mexico decides what to do. I haven't heard any formal announcement yet. Unfortunately, if this goes on too long, many local poorer families here will really suffer. I like Canada's idea, 100% tariff on all Teslas. Bravo.
I am all for a pipeline from Canada to Mexico and bypass the US completely. I love coffee, tequila, oranges, limes, bananas, avocados...and we would be happy to provide them with our lumber, natural resources and of course....maple syrup! We go so well together.
I love her - she LAUGHED at him, made him look like the idiot he is, and humiliated him in front of the entire world. Notice how he's not mentioning the Gulf of America anymore?🤣
Makes you wonder why Democrats didn’t call for similar boycotts against industries in states that have also fallen victim to Republican/MAGA coups-Ohio, TN, TX, La, NC,, MS, GA-to name a few!
This Photo is called "Picnic At Home". We are heartbroken by the recent U.S. "political" events. We have always loved our American cousins and are mortified by the pain being caused to the good people of the U.S. You may picnic with us any time, even if our parents are fighting with each other.
I am glad! The Trump voting public skipped all their classes over the past 8 semesters. They are now going to get a lesson in economics. I hope it hurts them deepest.
I’m a speck of blue in one of these red states. I can’t even LOOK at any of my dumbass coworkers anymore. I’m so mad I’ve gone quiet. Here it comes, like we all screamed it would 🤨
Blue dot in a red state here! It’s going to hurt but I don’t care! All us blues love you Canada and we understand! Do what you must, you’re actually saving us! Thank you! 🇨🇦🇺🇸💙🔵
I don’t speak for all Americans, but I know I speak for all of them in my house: we love Canada, and are absolutely embarrassed that this is happening. I plan on buying Canadian as often as prices and finances allow.
Thanks! I love Michigan. Detroit has been a neighbour most of my life. This is heartbreaking. Two countries who always had other’s back launched into a trade war. He is despicable.
I think it is too early to predict this. The US keeps changing the date and hedging on anything declarative. Trudeau hesitates on a response till he knows Trumps move. The goal posts move and a new leader coming in changes the game entirely.
I’m not sure there is one yet, some products will start on Tuesday, more will follow over the next 21 days. It is likely to be things like Florida orange juice - most provinces have already removed Tennessee and Kentucky whiskeys/bourbon from liquor store shelves. Some may have removed all American
Beers, wines, liquors. - too be honest, a lot of people are not buying any American goods right now. But if you are American, California citrus, as well as grape and apple juice from Oregon and Washington are easy alternatives
Probably how your state voted. Problem is, I believe there was major election fraud and the swing states or even purple states became red. So they will suffer. Thanks to the people who didn’t stop 🍊💩.
I'm so sorry. I didn't vote for him-any of the 3 times. But, I'm still sorry that anyone else has to suffer bc Elon Musk bought the election for Trump & we have way too many ignorant people here that are lazy one issue voters. And they don't even understand that 1 issue accurately.
That's bc he's an idiot. We have a trade deficit with Canada. Meaning that we depend on what THEY supply us more than THEY depend on what WE supply THEM. Now WE Americans will get to pay the price (literally) for Trump's stupidity. Do what you gotta do, Canada. Some people have to learn the hard way
they obviously need to do what's best for them but i believe i speak for about 200M americans- boycott the living daylight out of gop and musk, please!
We can’t let you know all the tricks we have up our sleeves. But I can tell you it’s going to sting 🦂 we export lumber, oil, hydro electricity, steel, aluminum just to name a few. A lot of northern states rely on our hydro to keep their lights on!!
I spoke to a group of Canadians today and we had a nice talk about Politics. Apparently, y'all don't see the show of force 🇨🇦 is showing, but us who are paying attention know. They didn't even know how JT, CA, GF and other Premiers are going to bat for 🇨🇦 The CENSORSHIP on social media is real!
I believe in Delicate Diplomacy. It is how we make allies, while also not getting walked on.
The Trump administration is not showing force, just gross incompetence.
There's a saying that goes:
He who throws the first punch is usually the first one who ran out of ideas.
I feel like this is true now.
If you get an opportunity listen to Prime Minister Trudeau’s response last night. It is very revealing how Canada has always been for our neighbour to the south USA. There are just too many people including tRump who really have NO idea what the word ally is.
I definitely have been watching. I told a group of 🍁 businessmen the week before the election "🇺🇸 & 🇨🇦 needs to be focused on ties to 🇲🇽 because of the amazing trade developments coming together with 🇨🇳." after the election and 🤡 immediate threats to 🇨🇦 they called to say... They should've listened. 🤦🏽♀️
Unlike tRump, Canadian politicians do not find it necessary to have every idea that pops into their heads immediately given to media. A Canadian team is ready to negotiate terms first, then will present to media. We do know we have an intelligent group that is ready to play hardball. Stay tuned😊
Fingers crossed for you. Canadians have pulled together, very united over the tariffs, while tRump is ripping the states apart with his authoritarian retaliation and retribution to the rest of the world.
While America is extremely divided, Canada hasn't been this united in years; Trump and the GOP have no idea how strong Canadian solidarity is right now. We want to be good neighbours, but we don't like bullies and we will never willingly accept annexation. Trump picked the wrong fight. #cdnpoli
We sane Americans stand with 🇨🇦, and accept whatever you need to do to defend yourself. Side note, the West Coast WILL willing accept Canada's annexation of us 😜. We have a lot to offer....Just saying. 🫶
Unfortunately, as a trans person, I wouldn't even attempt to cross customs until after the clementine Caligula is gone. Especially with them erasing us entirely, it's only a matter of time before we join the immigrants in the camps.
I’m so sorry to hear this… Hopefully in the future California, Oregon and Washington will be independent, and you can cross our border, not the federal government’s border 🙏🤗
If it came down to it, I would fight with Canada as an American. I have never once had any inclination to join the military. But I am at that point. I think alot of us would
Nothing like a common orange enemy to bring everyone together! (by the way… I think America is getting less and less divided by the minute. People are disgusted with him.)
I’ve spent many happy vacations in Vancouver BC. Canadians and Canada 🇨🇦 ROCK! Don’t take any shit off Trump, he’s a bully and a bloated imbecile! Stand strong my North American brothers and sisters! We love you!
As an American veteran, please don’t stand down. Yes it’s going to suck for everyone, but this is how we work together. Looking forward to being your good neighbors again one day, my Canadian friend.
I live in one of those red states and I support this 100%. Let all the idiots that live around me who voted for his stupid ass pay for it. I’m prepared. They aren’t. I can’t wait to for all the bitching and moaning. I will do my best to help those who are affected and didn’t vote for his stupid ass.
Don't worry. We Blue states understand & appreciate you & your country so much. We also appreciate our Mexican neighbors & the immigrants from all over the world. Do what you need to do. We knew we'd all suffer under this lunatic & we count on you to teach him & his cult a lesson. ❤️
Canada has never thrown America under the bus. It’s not Blue America, it’s that damn orange and his billionaire minions.
Everyone should cancel everything Meta, Bezos, Musk etc.
I live in a red state, but I promise you that I am as blue as you can get. I am so sorry what the orange man is doing to our good neighbors! Makes me sick!
Canada helped us fight the LA fires. Canada just sent fighter jets up with US jets in response to Russian warplanes over the Arctic. I’ve never had anything but respect for Canada. This whole thing is insane.
Except for 1812, we’ve been there for America. We even declared war on Japan immediately following their hit on Pearl Harbour. America declares war on Japan a day later!
Yes, they are. And as I’ve already told my senators if fascism takes hold completely they won’t have a job anyway. Basically they’re useless at that point and he will have no need for them anymore.
Thank you for this. I am up at 3:00 completed freaked out. Thank you for seeing the difference and helping to save us from our selves. Half of this country is very unwell and in a cult. Thank you so much for this. Really helped me feel better. <3
No. Forget ‘saving America’. This is about saving 🇨🇦. As I told you, he seeks your annexation. And he has a huge amount of economic power with which he’ll try to achieve that objective. I never thought I’d say this: the US president is 🇨🇦’s enemy. Existential enemy at that.
Y'know, when you post stuff like this, a LINK would be really helpful. There are all kinds of articles at the NYT about this general subject and I'd like to know the original source of this.
But wait Canada putting tariffs on US goods makes those goods even more expensive for Canadians, they pay provincial tax plus fed GST, (goods & service tax) which make almost everything they buy cost about 23% in taxes, those poor Canadians
Canada wanted to talk it through. They warned tariffs were going to hurt consumers. They cared more about the effects on those consumers than Trump did.
Agree!!!! Dont fucking stoke fires that needn't be stoked. Theres nothing to indicate Canada has chosen any action that wasnt carefully thought out based on how it will affect Canadians first
Thank you, I've been looking everywhere to hear what canadas response was (I thought it was supposed to have come at 6pm EST). I will wait until 8:30 and not have to keep searching now.
Don't know how to post the speech but I can post the deets. Pretty sure MSNBC and CNN will air this though. This is a BFD! A trade war to destroy us just to be cruel.
It’s going to hurt Americans, which evidently is the whole reason for this absurd POS president to rip up our agreements with our allies( but I stand with Canada
This Photo is called "Picnic At Home". We are heartbroken by the recent U.S. "political" events. We have always loved our American cousins and are mortified by the pain being caused to the good people of the U.S. You may picnic with us any time, even if our parents are fighting with each other.
Blue America loves you too. I’m afraid Red America doesn’t really love anyone. They are too angry, afraid and clannish to care about anyone else’s wellbeing.
That’s right! Putin has interfered in our friendship. I totally support Canada, Mexico Greenland and Panama. Have him handle Canada flooding their zone with tariffs.
Nope. It feels surreal. Maybe of us in blue state feel Elon did something with the election results. I miss Biden and Harris so much. It breaks my heart he is doing this to other countries just minding their business.
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O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all of us command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
Lets do this ✌️
They disgust me, these jerks who bought Texas. We need a new state constitution entirely. And probably to be split up.
Unfortunately, I feel like this is the only way people will pay attention. I hate it.
Trump didn't figure he can't EVER divide us!! 🙏❤️
https://www.businesstoday.in/world/canada/story/make-them-pay-canada-puts-trumps-first-friend-elon-musks-tesla-in-the-crosshairs-of-tariff-war-463097-2025-02-01
https://bsky.app/profile/meidastouch.com/post/3lh5x32dv6s26
Coupled with MX this will hurt individual states....
I expect she’ll be 🔥 when she holds her presser.
(Mexico is my home away from home. Absolutely love your country, people, food, tequila and vainilla!!!)
Non MAGA visitors are welcome!
#TrumpsTax
#TrumpsFault
Canada 🇨🇦 stay strong.
Thank you Justin Trudeau.
We do know.
🖕🏼#FDT🖕🏼
Then his morons might understand what he just did.
THIS IS MAKING AMERICA GREAT¿🤦♂️🤦♀️🤦
LET THIS SOAK IN YOUR PEA BRAIN🧠
We do not support what Trump is doing to our allies.
.
The Trump administration is not showing force, just gross incompetence.
There's a saying that goes:
He who throws the first punch is usually the first one who ran out of ideas.
I feel like this is true now.
We have a Hollywood to rebuild, after all.
Lovely as California is, the fed wants me dead.
Nothing would please me more than Canada punishing our stupidest and most evil people for their selfish FAFO bullshit
And PP 🇨🇦😎
aren't.
Best way to do that is to gloat about your kindness to those they hate.
We’re going to hit Maga states a
Hard.
#canadaretaliates 🇨🇦
Everyone should cancel everything Meta, Bezos, Musk etc.
We know it’s not you. Take good care of yourself, your community, of your family.
Insanity, all of it!
#canada
#fucktrump
Let’s all help each other on both sides of the border. It’s going to be bumpy and expensive.
#resist
#resist
Join them, and remind them it wasn't like this until he came along.
(Shit… I live in a red state)
Dooooo it Canada
Canada was the adult in this relationship.
Let’s see what Crybaby Bitch has to say now.
#CanadaStrongAndFree
We warned you.
Please know that Canada has a
much better education and healthcare system. We will outlast #TheUneducated.
Tennessee peanut butter.
Hope it better than this. Hit Missouri too they are trumpers here too.
Thank you!
I’m not bullshitin
(Imagine, it comes down to saying this!)
We’ve always had your back.
When Pearl Harbor got hit, our Prime Minister declared war on Japan one day before America declared war on Japan!!!
#FAFO time has arrived. We are not in the mood! 🇨🇦
#fucktrump
When I think of this administration, I anticipate the sequel to the Pelican Brief.