Canada punches back against Trump with major tariffs of its own as trade war set to begin on Tuesday

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

53% : NATIONAL EMERGENCY' Trudeau said several non-tariff measures are also on the table, such as exports on critical minerals, energy and government procurement, and added that "now is also the time to choose Canada," such as buying Canadian-made products "and "opting for Canadian rye over Kentucky bourbon, or foregoing Florida orange juice all together." "The actions taken today by the Trump White House split us apart instead of bringing us together," said Trudeau, who noted that he has not talked with Trump since his inauguration as president.
52% : However, the president's executive order cautioned that "should Canada retaliate" with its own import duties on U.S. exports, Trump "may increase or expand in scope the duties imposed" on Canadian exports.
52% : " During the 2024 fiscal year - from Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 30, 2024 - U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported that it seized just 43 pounds of fentanyl at the northern border with Canada compared to 21,100 pounds of the opioid seized at the southwestern border with Mexico.
23% : "President Trump has chosen to move forward with tariffs that will only hurt America and make Americans poorer.

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