President Trump on Tuesday announced retaliatory measures on Canada after they slapped a 25% tariff on electricity sent to the U.S., saying that he is adding a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum.
The tariffs on those metals will now total 50%. Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the increased tariff “will go into effect TOMORROW MORNING, March 12th.”
Trump also said that he is declaring a “National Emergency on Electricity,” in the area impacted by the tariffs from Canada. He said that the national emergency will “allow the U.S to quickly do what has to be done” to respond to the tariff from Canada, without providing any specifics on actions the U.S. might take.
Trump also threatening hefty tariffs on the auto industry.
“If other egregious, long time Tariffs are not likewise dropped by Canada, I will substantially increase, on April 2nd, the Tariffs on Cars coming into the U.S. which will, essentially, permanently shut down the automobile manufacturing business in Canada,” Trump said in the post.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before he signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington.
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He also called on Canada to drop their tariffs on dairy farmers. Trump finally called once again for Canada to become America’s 51st state.
“The artificial line of separation drawn many years ago will finally disappear, and we will have the safest and most beautiful Nation anywhere in the World – And your brilliant anthem, “O Canada,” will continue to play, but now representing a GREAT and POWERFUL STATE within the greatest Nation that the World has ever seen!,” Trump said in the post.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
