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Canada will file a WTO complaint and seek redress under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (CUSMA) against Trump’s new tariffs, calling them a violation of trade commitments.

Trump imposed 25% tariffs on most Canadian imports, with a 10% levy on energy.

In response, Canada announced $30 billion in counter-tariffs on 1,256 U.S. goods, with a potential second round reaching $155 billion.

Officials hope the U.S. reconsiders, but further measures remain an option.

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[–] SinningStromgald@lemmy.world 46 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Odds Trump will threaten to leave the WTO if they don't agree with him?

[–] IrateAnteater@sh.itjust.works 20 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Pretty low I'd say. They'll just ignore the ruling like they always do.

[–] Kichae@lemmy.ca 15 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Higher than usual, though, because Trump's ego cannot stand being told "no" even when it's a totally toothless rejection.

[–] dan1101@lemm.ee 6 points 2 days ago

Yeah he's like the bratty sensitive kid that will take his ball and go home if he doesn't get his way.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago

I’ll take the under