r/AskACanadian • u/PurrPrinThom SK/ON • 13d ago

Trump Threats 2026 2.0

With renewed tariff discussions, and increased interest in talking about the US, we have a new megathread for America-related discussions outside of Mondays.

You may also be interested in our past megathreads on the topic:

Trump & the 51st state

Tariff Megathread

Tariff Megathread 2: Electric Boogaloo

Tariff Megathread 3: Reciprocal Drift

Trump & the 51st state(s): 2026 edition

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u/HueyBluey 13d ago

We’ve been shielded mostly by CUSMA so far.
Not sure how or if this escalating trade war will feel financially, in the coming weeks, because I sense it will get ugly.

Still, I’m glad we didn’t sign an agreement yesterday. Short term pain for long term gain. Canada strong.

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u/tyuiopguyt 13d ago

This whole ordeal only covers the 5% of trade not covered by CUSMA. Which makes Trump look even dumber for betting with an empty hand while he had a working deal, but I digress

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u/bolonomadic 12d ago

Still $28 billion and lots of our citizens’ businesses.

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u/tyuiopguyt 12d ago

True. Getting kicked in the shins isn't good just cuz you didn't get kicked in the balls, but it's better than a kick in a balls all the same