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Using Tariffs to Try to Annex Canada Backfired in the 1890s (time.com)
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Republicans in the late 19th century wanted to annex Canada. And the episode ought to serve as a warning for President Donald Trump.

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[–] [S] 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Maybe, but how much serious damage happens before they fail, that is the concerning thing.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Sorry, what I meant by failure is that they do more damage than heal because a sane leader would use tariffs to boost domestic production/consumption (which often fails anyway). But Agent Orange is doing it just to hurt other countries.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 2 months ago

    Thanks for clarifying.

    I just watched a CTV News piece interviewing an American CEO who has moved a huge chunk of his business to Markham, ON, as a direct response to tRUmp's tarrifs. He said they will save 30% from Canadian production. Hopefully there are many more of him that choose to move their operations, or parts of it to Canada.

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