Trump’s Tariff Threat: A Shot Across the Bow At his Mar-a-Lago press conference, Trump didn’t mince words: “We don’t need their cars. We don’t need their lumber. We don’t need their dairy products.” For years, Canada has relied on the U.S. as its economic safety net, sending 75% of its exports south while enjoying favorable terms under NAFTA and its successor, the USMCA. Trump’s stance is simple: enough is enough. And here’s where he’s got a point. Canada’s energy exports flood the U.S. market, accounting for 60% of America’s crude oil imports. Ontario Premier Doug Ford boasted about Canada’s reserves of critical minerals and high-grade nickel, claiming they’re indispensable for U.S. manufacturing and military needs. That may be true, but…
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