Trump launched a new trade war Tuesday by imposing tariffs against Washington’s three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin. Trump put 25% taxes, or tariffs, on Mexican and Canadian imports, though he limited the levy to 10% on Canadian energy.
Doug Ford, who is the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, said he will be applying a 25% surcharge on the energy exports to the US states like New York, Minnesota, and Michigan. He has blamed US President Donald Trump for the same,
Canada’s ruling class, furious at the disruption of its eight-decade-long partnership with American imperialism, has responded by promoting vile Canadian nationalism to keep the working class divided and conceal its drive to make workers pay for the capitalist crisis.
Wayne Gretzky faces backlash for showing support to Team USA at the 4 Nations Face Off. Premier Doug Ford defends him, asserting Gretzky's patriotism and dedication to Canada. Fans' reactions are mixed,