cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24657192

Summary

In a virtual speech at the World Economic Forum, Trump suggested Canada could become a U.S. state to avoid his proposed tariffs on imports.

The remark elicited gasps from the audience.

Trump claimed the U.S. does not need Canadian lumber, energy, or vehicles, vastly overstating the trade deficit between the two nations.

He reiterated his intention to impose tariffs, potentially as high as 25%, on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1.

Economists warn such tariffs would raise prices for U.S. consumers.

    • P00ptart@lemmy.world
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      8 hours ago

      If it goes down I’m just gonna scoot up north and fight on your side for Canadian citizenship.

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        That’s a really good idea! I’m about 5-8 hours from the Canadian boarder but I will not fight for a fascist country. I’ll either join the other side or join a resistance here.

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          I’m about 4 hrs from the border but could easily make that shorter in an emergency! Combat veteran as well.

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            4 hours ago

            I’m a vet also. Never felt the need for a gun as a civilian, but November changed that for me.

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      The amount of Americans visiting Australia who assume people here would want to live in America instead given the option was astounding to me.