Canada Will Rip America Apart Over Upcoming New 25% Tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico have sparked outrage and apprehension. While this move is framed as a bold step to tackle illegal immigration and trade imbalances, it risks igniting a trade war that could fracture North American relations and destabilize both economies.

By: Joao Macongo,

Dec. 10. 2024.

Canada and Mexico are sovereign nations with the capacity to adapt to economic challenges. Historically, they’ve demonstrated resilience against U.S. trade policies. While Trump’s campaign rhetoric promises sweeping measures, history suggests that not all these pledges will materialize. Implementing such a significant tariff might face legal, economic, and diplomatic hurdles once he takes office.

Canada, in particular, holds a vital role in the U.S. economy, and this interdependence runs both ways. While the U.S. boasts a larger economy and population, Canada could deploy strategic measures to mitigate the impact of these tariffs. Retaliatory actions, targeted exports, or even shifting alliances with other trade partners could render the tariffs ineffective.

As for Trump’s dismissive remarks about annexing Canada, calling Prime Minister Trudeau the “governor of the Great State of Canada,” such comments are more inflammatory than humorous. From a geopolitical perspective, Canada’s independence is critical to maintaining balance on the continent and the global stage.

Prime Minister Trudeau’s office has been clear: if the tariffs come into effect, Canada will retaliate decisively. Economists warn that Ottawa may aim to divide American industries and stakeholders, creating pressure from within to revoke these measures. In essence, Canada won’t simply absorb the blow—it will look for ways to carve up America’s economy in response.

The U.S. should tread carefully. Straining relations with its closest ally risks more than economic consequences; it undermines decades of cooperation and mutual trust. Tariffs may seem like a strong stance, but Canada is prepared to ensure the U.S. pays a steep price for its decisions.