Canada will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down(bbc.com)
620 points by tartoran 1 day ago | 1440 comments
tl;dr: US-Canada trade talks collapsed Friday night after PM Mark Carney rejected "last-minute changes" to US terms, prompting new 50% US tariffs on about 5% of Canadian exports including wine, dairy, cement, and clothing under the Tariff Act of 1930. Canada will retaliate "dollar for dollar," and analysts estimate the tariffs could cut Canadian GDP by 0.3%-0.6%. The breakdown reverses earlier optimism about a deal that would have reduced tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos in exchange for Canada restoring US alcohol sales.
HN Discussion:
  • Canada's retaliation is the right move and other countries should have collectively resisted US tariffs
  • US demands were unreasonable, including cultural and trade restrictions beyond just tariffs
  • Canadians are resigned to the situation and support reciprocation while moving on pragmatically
  • US is losing long-term trust and pushing allies like Canada toward China
  • Hope this pushback inspires other countries to collectively stand firm against the US administration