US Tariffs on Canada Take Petty Turn with Reagan Ad
President Donald Trump's decision to raise US tariffs on Canadian goods by 10% in response to a government ad featuring Ronald Reagan's speech about tariffs has been widely criticized as petty and unnecessary.
The ad, which aired during two World Series games, featured the former president warning that imposing tariffs is a "patriotic" act, but one that only works for a short time. The ad was deemed insensitive by many, including Trump himself, who saw it as an attempt to undermine his authority on trade policy.
Despite the ad being paused after its initial airing, Trump's decision to raise tariffs on Canadian goods remained unchanged. This move has been seen as an overreaction and an affront to Canada's sovereignty.
Critics argue that Trump is using his emergency authority to impose tariffs as a means of punishment rather than addressing actual trade concerns. The International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which Trump relies on for his tariff power, was intended to address unusual and extraordinary threats, not the president's ego.
The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether these tariffs are legal, but one thing is clear: Trump's actions are causing harm to US-Canada relations and damaging the global economy.
President Donald Trump's decision to raise US tariffs on Canadian goods by 10% in response to a government ad featuring Ronald Reagan's speech about tariffs has been widely criticized as petty and unnecessary.
The ad, which aired during two World Series games, featured the former president warning that imposing tariffs is a "patriotic" act, but one that only works for a short time. The ad was deemed insensitive by many, including Trump himself, who saw it as an attempt to undermine his authority on trade policy.
Despite the ad being paused after its initial airing, Trump's decision to raise tariffs on Canadian goods remained unchanged. This move has been seen as an overreaction and an affront to Canada's sovereignty.
Critics argue that Trump is using his emergency authority to impose tariffs as a means of punishment rather than addressing actual trade concerns. The International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which Trump relies on for his tariff power, was intended to address unusual and extraordinary threats, not the president's ego.
The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether these tariffs are legal, but one thing is clear: Trump's actions are causing harm to US-Canada relations and damaging the global economy.
. It feels like a classic case of throwing a tantrum because someone (or something) said no to your idea. And let's be real, if Canada can even afford to lose 10% of their exports to the US, that's not exactly a big deal 
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trump is so extra! a 10% tariff hike just bc canada ran an ad with reagan talking about tariffs? what's next? 
they're literally trying to punish canada for speaking truth to power? canada's got every right to defend its interests. and btw, who does trmp think he is? using emergency powers to impose tariffs like it's a joke 
it's just so unnecessary. 
and trump is literally playing with fire 
over here. i mean, ronald reagan was president like, forever ago 
and his words are just being used as ammo against him 
it's not exactly the most dignified move, if you ask me 
they're just trying to trade with us, but now trump is all like "nah, we gonna tariff your stuff 
. I mean, it's not like they're attacking him or anything. And who uses the word "patriotic" to describe tariffs? Sounds like a total buzzkill to me 
. it's like, tariffs are one thing, but this is just petty revenge 
. hopefully the supreme court has some sense of what's going on 
. A nice ad featuring reagan just to make a point, and he blows it out of proportion? Not cool, don't think so 
... and what's with trumps ego trip anyway? think he's above criticism? newsflash dude: nobody likes the drama. Canada's good for us, we shouldn't be holdin' it against 'em just 'cause trump got mad at an ad 
and honestly, who's really winning in that scenario? 
. It's not going to solve anything, just create more tension between the two countries 
. And let's be real, who does this guy think he is? 
. It wasn't meant to be taken literally or used as some kind of propaganda tool 
. I mean, I get it, Trump got salty, but did he have to escalate things so quickly?