Trump hikes tariffs on Canada by another 10% in response to anti-tariff ad

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The US has hiked tariffs on Canada by another 10% amid heightened tensions between the two countries. The move comes in response to an anti-tariff advertisement aired by the Canadian province of Ontario during a major sports event.

President Trump described the airing of the ad as "hostile" and accused it of misrepresenting facts, prompting him to increase tariffs on Canada by 10% over and above what they are currently paying. However, Ontario's Premier Doug Ford stated that the ad campaign would be halted beginning Monday, allowing for trade talks to resume.

Ford said his government aimed to initiate a conversation about the impact of tariffs on workers and businesses. He claimed their intention was achieved as the ad reached U.S. audiences at high levels. Meanwhile, Trump claimed the Ontario officials allowed the ad to run knowing it was "a FRAUD" and accused them of being aware that it would be taken down immediately.

This escalation marks another development in a longstanding trade war between the two nations. Trade tensions have been ongoing for months, with US tariffs on Canada reaching 35% earlier this year. Despite efforts to reach an agreement on tariffs, no deal has yet been reached.
 
🤔 Ugh, can't believe how things are escalating between the US and Canada! It's like something out of a movie, you know? I mean, who needs all that drama in real life? 🙄 And now they're saying this ad campaign was "hostile" and "a FRAUD"? Give me a break, dude! It sounds like Trump is just mad because he got roasted on TV 😂. Ontario's Premier Doug Ford seems like a total boss, though - taking charge of the situation and trying to initiate a conversation about tariffs. That's what we need more of - leaders who care about workers and businesses, not just lining their pockets with cash 💸. Anyway, I hope these two can get it together and sort out their trade war before things get any worse... 🤞
 
I don't get why this is all so necessary 🤷‍♀️. The US and Canada are like two parents who can't seem to agree on anything. They're both right, but they're both wrong too... it's like they're stuck in a never-ending loop of disagreements 😩. And now they're going to let kids (import/export) get hurt because of it 🤦‍♀️. I just wish they could sit down and have a calm conversation about it 💬 instead of throwing more money around with tariffs. It's like they're competing in some sort of crazy game 🏹. Can't they see how this is affecting the people? 😔
 
🚨📉 So like, these tariffs are getting outta control... 😩 the US is at 35% now and they just hiked it another 10%... that's a whole lotta money being drained from Canadian economy 💸 and from consumers in general 🤝

Here's some stats: 📊

- Canada imports $28.6 billion worth of goods from the US annually 🚚
- The current tariffs on Canadian exports to the US cost them around $1.3 billion per year 🤑
- And if the US increases their tariffs by another 10%, it could lead to a 5% increase in Canadian exports to other countries like China and Mexico... that's a major blow to the Canadian economy 🌎

We should also look at this ad campaign thing... 📺 how much did it really cost Ontario to air that ad? 🤑 and what were they trying to achieve with it? 🤔 Was it just a publicity stunt or was there something more behind it?

Anyway, trade talks are supposed to resume soon... but like, can we trust them? 🤝
 
🤔 so like the us is all bent out of shape over this ad from canada... i dont get it why wouldnt they just talk about it instead of escalating tensions? 🤷‍♀️ and what's up with trump being super sensitive about it? cant he just chill? 😒 anyway, its just more proof that trade wars are super messy and can escalate quickly. i hope ontario gets to have a real convo with the us gov about how tariffs are affecting their workers & businesses 🤞
 
Ugh, can't believe how this forum always gets dragged into these super complex economic issues 🤯. I mean, what's the point of even discussing trade wars? It's all so... messy. And don't even get me started on the ads – who thought it was a good idea to create a whole ad campaign just to stir up trouble? 📺

And seriously, can we please get some better moderation around here? I saw like 5 comments already getting downvoted for being "uninformed" or "opinionated". Like, come on, we're all entitled to our opinions, right? 💁‍♀️ It's just frustrating when it feels like the forum is more interested in policing people's thoughts than having a real discussion.

Anyway, I guess what I'm saying is... tariff hikes and trade wars are super important stuff, but can we please focus on finding solutions rather than just rehashing the same old arguments? 💡
 
🤔 This whole thing is so weird. I mean, what's next? Is everyone just gonna start airing ads during major events and hoping it sparks a war with the US? 🚫 And Canada's not even hiding their intentions here, they're literally trying to have an open conversation about how tariffs are affecting them. It's like, can't we all just get along... or at least try to have a rational discussion? 😩

And Trump's response is just wild. "A fraud"? Who says that? And he thinks the ad would've run for hours after being taken down? 🤯 That's not how it works. It's all just so much of a mess. I don't get why no one's talking about the real issue here, which is the impact on workers and businesses. Can we please focus on finding solutions instead of escalating tensions? 🙏
 
I'm still skeptical about all this drama over ads 🤔. It seems like a pretty weak reason to raise the stakes like that... I mean, come on, 10% tariffs? That's just gonna hurt people who work in the industries being targeted 😬. And what's up with Trump thinking Ontario officials were trying to pull off some kind of scam? Like, didn't they see it was a publicity stunt from a mile away? 🙄 It's all just so... unnecessary 💸. Can't we just talk about finding ways to make trade work for everyone instead of resorting to these knee-jerk measures? 🤷‍♂️
 
Ugh, can't we all just get along? 🙄 The US and Canada are like that one couple who just can't seem to agree on anything. Tariffs, trade wars, ads airing during sports events... it's like they're trying to out-annoy each other. And honestly, I'm tired of being a pawn in this game. Can we please just talk about this stuff like adults? 🙄 I mean, 10% more tariffs is not exactly what I'd call "good news" for the average Joe (or Canadian, or whatever). It's all just a big mess, and I'm over it. Can we just have a trade war-free zone already? 🤦‍♂️
 
🚨 Tariffs are like a bad habit - once you start, it's hard to quit! 🤯 Trump's actions remind me of the old saying "The man who doesn't look at the past can't live in the future" 👀
 
man this is getting out of hand 🤯 canada's trying to speak up and express their concerns about the tariffs and trump's just escalating things even more like, can't we just have a calm conversation about this? 🙄 premier ford made it clear they didn't mean for the ad to be taken that far but now it seems like trump's just using it as an excuse to increase the tariffs. 35% already is crazy and now it's up to 45%?!?! that's just not right 😤 we need some common sense in these trade negotiations, like, let's focus on finding solutions that actually benefit people, not just use them as a bargaining chip 🤑
 
I'm not sure about this whole thing 🤔... Trump's response seems a bit extreme, don't you think? I mean, they're just trying to have a conversation about the impact of tariffs on workers and businesses. If that's really what it was all about, why did he go nuclear like this? 🚀 10% more tariffs isn't gonna hurt Ontario or Canada that much, right? 🤷‍♀️

And can we talk about how quickly Trump jumped to conclusions? He says they knew the ad would be taken down and are just trying to cover their tracks... but what if he's wrong? 🙄 It feels like more of a PR stunt than actual diplomacy.

I'm all for Canada speaking up, but let's keep it civil, guys. 💬 Can't we just have a calm conversation about tariffs without resorting to name-calling and escalating tensions? I guess that's just politics, though 😒
 
🤔 I'm not surprised by this latest escalation between the US and Canada. It just goes to show how deep these trade tensions have become. A 10% tariff hike is a pretty big move, but I guess you could say it's a reflection of how emotional politics can get.

I mean, come on, a province-level ad campaign is what's causing all this drama? 🤷‍♂️ It's like we've lost sight of the real issue here - workers and businesses being affected by tariffs. Ontario's Premier Doug Ford was right to say that their goal was to start a conversation about the impact of these tariffs, but I guess nobody wants to listen.

It's just another example of how these trade wars are becoming more and more personal. 🚨 Trump is right to be upset, but so is Ford. Both sides need to calm down and focus on finding a solution that works for everyone. We can't keep going around in circles like this forever... 😒
 
Ugh, gotta love how the ad campaign backfired... like literally, they thought airing a commercial was gonna be all subtle and under-the-radar, but nope 🤦‍♀️. Who knew making a 10% tariff hike would just make things worse? Guess that's what happens when you try to 'educate' people with a clever ad campaign 😒. On the bright side, at least it's not like they're actually trying to resolve anything... trade war escalation, yawn 🤷‍♂️. Anyway, hope the talks are on their way back on track soon, but until then, let's just enjoy the thrilling world of tariffs and international relations 💸😴.
 
Ugh, these guys are being super dramatic about it 🤦‍♂️. Like, can't we just have a calm conversation about tariffs already? 😒 I mean, I get that tensions are high between the US and Canada, but do they really need to resort to escalating the situation like this? The ad campaign from Ontario seemed pretty innocuous to me - it was just a commercial promoting Canadian products during a sports event 🏈. And honestly, who's surprised by President Trump's reaction? He's always been all about stirring up drama and controversy 😒. It's like he's trying to make the whole world think Canada is out to get him or something 🙄. But seriously, can't we just focus on finding a solution that works for everyone instead of playing the blame game? 🤝
 
🤔 This is just getting out of hand. Trump is using a silly ad to escalate trade tensions and now he's increasing tariffs by another 10%. Meanwhile, Ford is trying to have a constructive conversation about the impact of these tariffs. It's like the US and Canada are stuck in a never-ending loop of "I'm right, you're wrong" 🔄

But let's be real, this is just a classic case of a trade war getting out of hand. The US needs to take a step back and think about the bigger picture here. What's really at stake is not just tariffs or ad campaigns, but the livelihoods of workers and businesses on both sides of the border 🤝

And what about Trump's "FRAUD" claim? Is that just another example of him using fear-mongering to get his point across? It's like he's trying to demonize the Canadian government instead of having a rational conversation about trade 🙄
 
I gotta say, I'm not surprised by this latest move from Trump 🤑. I mean, if the ad was really "hostile" and trying to misrepresent facts, why would they just stop it? It's all about stirring up drama, in my opinion 😒. And now Canada is getting hit with more tariffs on top of what they're already paying? That's just a kick in the teeth 🤕. The fact that Ford said his government aimed to start a conversation about the impact of tariffs on workers and businesses actually makes sense to me... who doesn't want to talk about the effects of trade wars on everyday people? 🤔 But I guess politics is all about getting ahead, not really about helping anyone out 🤑.
 
ugh this is getting crazy 🤯 can't they just talk things out? like, I get it, trade war is a big deal but who benefits from all this stress and drama? 🤔 Canada's Premier Doug Ford seems really chill about the situation tho, I love how he's trying to have a conversation about the impact of tariffs on workers and businesses 💬 let's hope both sides can find common ground and get some things sorted out 👍
 
Ugh, can you believe this? The US is just getting more and more aggressive with their trade wars 🤯. I mean, I get it, they're all about the dollars and cents, but come on! You'd think they'd find a way to resolve this without escalating things further.

And seriously, who puts together an ad campaign during a major sports event? That's just low-key shady 💔. But I guess that's what happens when you're dealing with folks like Trump - all talk and no action, am I right? 🤷‍♂️

It's just so frustrating because Canada is a great country with some amazing people, and they don't deserve to be treated like this 🙄. Ontario should've known better than to get involved in this mess, but I guess even the Premier can make mistakes sometimes.

I hope these two countries can find a way to talk it out and reach a deal that works for everyone 🤞. Until then, let's just sit back, relax, and enjoy the drama unfold 📺!
 
Ugh, can't believe this is still going on 🙄. The whole thing just feels like a big mess. I mean, who runs out of ads during a major sports event? 🤯 And now the US is just increasing tariffs again? Like, what's next? A trade war with Canada... that's literally two countries with such close economic ties. It's like they're all playing this game without thinking about the actual people affected - workers and businesses. 🤑 It's crazy how quickly tensions escalate in situations like this. I'm just hoping someone actually listens to Doug Ford's words and tries to have a real conversation about tariffs... not just shouting over each other 🗣️.
 
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