# The United States Declares Economic War on Canada

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**Tags:** trump\
**Created:** [February 1, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-united-states-declares-economic-war-on-canada/1013734 "2025-02-01T21:16:01Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 3, 2025, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-united-states-declares-economic-war-on-canada/1013734/243 "2025-02-03T02:28:35Z")

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> [@PhillyGuy](#):
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> This isn’t to say I know for sure what the stock market will do. But I think your post shows us the real Trump.

I think he is flailing because NO ONE is saying the tariffs are “fantastic” except for his sycophants.

2020: Trump negotiates the “Best deal ever” trade deal with Canada and Mexico.  
2025: “This trade deal is terrible! They are taking advantage of us!”

> **[United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement](https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement)**
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> The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force on July 1, 2020. The USMCA, which substituted the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a mutually beneficial win for North American workers, farmers, ranchers, and...

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