On Saturday, amidst escalating trade tensions, Canada and Mexico announced they would impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to levy tariffs on goods from both countries. Trump’s executive order, which came into effect on Tuesday, imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, citing the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into the U.S. as the rationale.
Canadian Reaction
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a press conference to express his disappointment and frustration with the U.S. decision, describing it as a betrayal to Canada, a long-time ally. In response, Canada declared it would match the U.S. action by placing a 25% tariff on up to $155 billion in American goods.
Trudeau detailed a phased approach: tariffs on $30 billion worth of U.S. products, including alcohol and fruit, would go into effect immediately starting Tuesday, with an additional $125 billion in tariffs to follow in 21 days. This strategy, he explained, would give Canadian businesses time to adjust. Trudeau also urged Canadians to prefer Canadian products and services over American ones, highlighting the economic impact on both nations but especially on U.S. consumers.
Mexican Reaction
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was equally vocal in her response, ordering retaliatory tariffs without specifying the exact targets but emphasizing Mexico’s commitment to defending its economic interests. Sheinbaum rejected Trump’s accusations of Mexico having alliances with criminal organizations, calling such claims slanderous and an unwarranted interference in Mexican sovereignty.
She stressed that resolving these issues requires cooperation, not confrontation, and pointed to the interconnected trade relationship where retaliatory actions could harm both countries. Mexico, like Canada, prepared to implement a series of measures to counteract the U.S. tariffs, potentially affecting a wide range of American imports.
Economic Implications
The imposition of these tariffs threatens to disrupt the North American economy significantly. Analysts predict increased costs for consumers and businesses, potential job losses, and a possible recession in Canada if the tariffs persist. Both countries’ leaders have acknowledged the adverse effects but insisted that the U.S.’s unilateral actions left them with no choice but to retaliate to protect their economies and populations.
The situation could lead to a broader trade war, with both Canada and Mexico signaling readiness for further economic countermeasures if the situation escalates. This retaliatory cycle could have long-term implications for trade relations, consumer prices, and the economic stability of all three nations involved.
Editor’s Note
As I noted in an editorial, this is the most America-First policy we’ve seen in decades. Instead of bowing down to other nations while ignoring the damage they’re doing to us, President Trump’s administration is taking the necessary steps to bring about a very bright future.
The naysayers and fearmongers will be proven wrong.
Article generated from corporate media reports.
Why One Survival Food Company Shines Above the Rest
Let’s be real. “Prepper Food” or “Survival Food” is generally awful. The vast majority of companies that push their cans, bags, or buckets desperately hope that their customers never try them and stick them in the closet or pantry instead. Why? Because if the first time they try them is after the crap hits the fan, they’ll be too shaken to call and complain about the quality.
It’s true. Most long-term storage food is made with the cheapest possible ingredients with limited taste and even less nutritional value. This is why they tout calories so much. Sure, they provide calories but does anyone really want to go into the apocalypse with food their family can’t stand?
This is what prompted the Llewellyns to launch Heaven’s Harvest. They bought survival food from multiple companies and determined they couldn’t imagine being stuck in an extended emergency with such low-quality food. They quickly discovered that freeze drying food for long-term storage doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor, consistency, or nutrition.
Their ingredients are all-American. In fact, they’re locally sourced and all-natural! This allows their products to be the highest quality on the market, so good that their customers often break open a bag in a pinch to eat because they want to, not just because they have to due to an emergency.
At Heaven’s Harvest, their only focus is amazing food. They don’t sell bugout bags, solar chargers, or multitools. They have one mission – feeding Americans in times of crisis.
What they DO offer is the ability for people to thrive in times of greatest need. On top of long-term storage food, they offer seeds to help Americans for the truly long-term. They want them to grow their own food if possible which is why they offer only Heirloom, Non-GMO, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated seeds so their customers can build permanent food security on their own property.
