Canada at War: Trade and Trump’s Tariffs

The madness of Trump's trade war

Good straightforward explanation of the sheer insanity of slapping 50% tariffs on Canadian aluminum — a product that for reasons of geography and population Canada has a massive competitive advantage in producing: Mr. Trump wants to reverse history and create domestic manufacturing jobs in industries such as aluminum. He’s not the only one. The dream […] The post The madness of Trump’s trade war appeared first on Lawyers, Guns & Money.

Canada at War: Trade and Trump’s Tariffs

Imagine yourself the quiet owner of a nice two-story home on a large lot in a leafy neighborhood, living next door to a fine, helpful neighbor who would give you a cup of sugar or shovel your driveway in winter if you were ill. Many over-the-fence conversations about the weather and the World Series. One… Continue reading Canada at War: Trade and Trump’s Tariffs

Brian Howey column: A trade ‘war’ with Canada? Snap out of it!

Indiana’s most important trade partner is now a country we are at “war” with.

Harrop: Trade war with Canada has no upside for U.S.

Oh, good — another war. This time it’s a trade war with Canada for no other reason than … what?

American Opinion: Trump trade war with Canada is war on US businesses

From the editorial, "Each blames the other, but quite frankly, we have much steeper doubts about the competence of the Trump team, driven as it was by a desire to please the errant king."

GOP lawmakers seek answers from Trump trade chief on Canada tariffs