Doug Ford says U.S. plans to introduce ‘global tariff’ on April 2
Doug Ford says U.S. plans to introduce ‘global tariff’ on April 2
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says that U.S. representatives have indicated that they are planning to slap a “global tariff” on trading partners as of April 2, creating a need for Canada to shift its focus to making sure it is “first in line for exemptions.”
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27019635
Summary
Ontario Premier Doug Ford revealed that U.S. officials plan to implement a "global tariff" on April 2, affecting all trading partners.
Following meetings with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Ford stated Canada must focus on securing exemptions. Ford temporarily suspended his threatened 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the U.S., which facilitated the Washington meeting.
While Ford believes U.S. tariffs will hurt both countries, he expressed hope for Canada to achieve "tier one" supplier status through continued diplomacy.
Ford noted that U.S. rhetoric has "toned down" since the meeting, but retaliation remains an option if new tariffs proceed.
Looks lile dougie is bending the fuckin knee. Why did ont have to reelect mr. Fraud?
Because we're dumb and didn't bother to go vote - again.
Seems to be a lot of that going around lately.
Yes, his defiance lasted about 6 hours as I recall.
I don't doubt that Trump wants something like this, but do we have a better source than Doug Ford?
I look forward to doing everything they ask then they just do this anyways.
We’ve repeatedly given them stuff, what have we gotten? You think Donald Trump pays his debts or IOUs?
https://youtu.be/XXTzm5GtqVo If Dirty want his money, I think y'all should give him his money!