Did you know?
Donald Trump imposed tariffs (import tax) on steel and aluminum from Canada during his presidency, citing national security. This decision was made in 2018 under Section 232.
📌 Why were the tariffs imposed?
The Trump administration stated that cheap foreign steel was harming US industries and that it was a national security issue.
📌 What was Canada's reaction?
Canada deemed this decision incorrect and imposed retaliatory tariffs on US products. This increased trade tension between the two countries.
📌 How did the overturn happen?
Later, through negotiations in 2019, the US lifted the steel-aluminum tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico when the new trade agreement (USMCA) was finalized. This brought stability to North American trade relations.
🔎 What can we learn from this issue?
1️⃣ The impact of the trade war affects the economies of both countries.
2️⃣ Political decisions have a direct impact on the global market.
3️⃣ Negotiation and diplomacy are the long-term solutions.
This topic is still relevant today because US-Canada trade is one of the largest bilateral trade relationships in the world.
What do you think – were the tariffs justified for economic protection, or did they create unnecessary trade tension? 🤔
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