As the next US president threatens steep tariffs, the country’s two largest trading partners steel themselves for another rocky ride

Summary

Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico has reignited tensions between the US and its trading partners, disrupting their deeply intertwined economies.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is leading a united response, but Trump’s unpredictability looms large.

“Good-faith negotiator is not usually a descriptor of Donald Trump. He loves to disrupt it. He loves to divide and conquer,” said former Canadian diplomat Colin Robertson.

Mexico faces panic, while Canada considers pivoting to a US-only trade pact, risking a rift with Mexico.

    • randompasta
      18·
      12 days ago

      He’s normalized so many things that are illegal, immoral, and just nasty behavior. It’s almost like he’s the antichrist.