# The United States Declares Economic War on Canada

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I’ve started a similar thread about Mexico, but I don’t have much personal knowledge about the Mexican situation so hope other Dopers will contribute to it.

I saw one news item that PM Trudeau and President Sheinbaum are in talks but there hasn’t been a lot in the news.

Mexico seems to be planning a more nuanced approach than Canada.

> [@Mexico responds to US declaration of economic war](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mexico-responds-to-us-declaration-of-economic-war/1013765):
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> The President of Mexico has announced that Mexico will also respond with retaliatory tariffs. She did not yet provide much detail, but says that the tariffs will range from 5% to 20% on a range of goods. Auto industry will initially be exempt.

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