Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, saying ‘they need us to survive’
- Donald Trump has defended his new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, claiming the country cannot survive without the US.
- The White House announced the sweeping round of import duties – due to come into effect next month – on Monday, igniting fresh tensions between Washington and Ottawa.
- Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister, said his country was “united” in the face of such threats.
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- Donald Trump has defended his new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, claiming the country cannot survive without the US.
- The White House announced the sweeping round of import duties – due to come into effect next month – on Monday, igniting fresh tensions between Washington and Ottawa.
- Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister, said his country was “united” in the face of such threats.
Sources: Guardian