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Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman expressed disappointment over Donald Trump’s newly imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, calling them disruptive to a strong trade relationship.

The tariffs, set to take effect Tuesday, are aimed at pressuring cooperation on immigration and drug control. Canada plans retaliatory tariffs on $107 billion in U.S. goods.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not spoken with Trump since his inauguration. Hillman stressed Canada’s desire for continued partnership but warned of strong public demand for a firm response.

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    8 hours ago

    A lot of us think it’s to prepare for an invasion judging by how much 51st state bullshit he and his followers are spewing.

    • WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world
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      6 hours ago

      It’s to distract from all their treasonous crimes! The fact they’re illegally destroying countless government institutions, looting the public coffers, and giving Musk the keys to the kingdom. When the dust settles they’ll have seized control of everything important.

      They aren’t gonna invade Canada or Greenland… At least, not for a few years; not until they’ve purged enough military leadership and replaced them with loyalists. I hope they are dumb enough to try in 2025 though. That might genuinely result in civil war. I can’t see the US military going along with it.

      • jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.works
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        3 hours ago

        This. Numerous actions taken by the administration so far have been blatantly illegal or unconstitutional. Gotta muddy the water so no one has time to focus on that.