Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:59pm on 11 Mar 2025,Tuesday International
US President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum after Ontario imposed a 25% electricity tariff on US imports. The trade war has escalated, with Trump threatening further tariffs on Canadian cars by April 2 if Canada does not drop its tariffs. Canada previously imposed C$30 billion in retaliatory tariffs. Trump also reiterated his demand for Canada to become the 51st US state, claiming it would bring economic and military benefits. The tariffs take effect on March 12, further straining US-Canada relations.
