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How Trump Lost His Trade War - The Atlantic
Submitted 2 months ago by schizoidman@lemm.ee to globalnews@lemmy.zip
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada/681579/
DaddleDew@lemmy.world 2 months ago
His mistake was to threaten to annex Canada alongside with it. That threat immediately united and galvanized all Canadians to fight him tooth and nail.
Enkers@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
As a Canadian, while it was mildly insulting, I think ultimately it was FUDD. We’ll be ready if he tries anything abroad, but y’all be ready when he tries shit in your own backyard.