Comments by "MrEkzotic" (@MrEkzotic) on "Trump announces partial tariff exemption for Mexico and Canada" video.

  1. Canada needs the US a lot more, but yes, we do need each other. I'm glad he modified the tariffs. I agree with targeted tariffs, and not those applied across all products.
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  2. What do you mean? This is by industry, not per company. Canada has some of the most unfair trade.
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  3. ​ @user-ni6jm4df9z Agreed. It uses more tariffs than any other Western country.
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  4. @rolturn  Here you go: 1. Dairy Supply Management (Protectionist Tariffs & Quotas) Canada operates a supply management system for dairy, poultry, and eggs, which artificially restricts supply and sets high domestic prices. Tariffs on U.S. dairy exports to Canada have historically been as high as 270%, making it virtually impossible for American farmers to compete. Even under the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement), Canada has been caught manipulating quotas to limit the market share of U.S. dairy producers, prompting the U.S. to launch trade disputes. 2. Softwood Lumber Subsidies (Dumping & Unfair Competition) Canada heavily subsidizes its lumber industry, allowing Canadian firms to sell softwood lumber at artificially low prices in the U.S. The Canadian government controls much of the timberland and sells the wood at below-market rates to Canadian companies, a practice the U.S. considers an unfair trade advantage. This has led to U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber, but Canada continues to challenge them instead of reforming the practice. 3. Automotive Sector (Rules Favoring Canada) Canadian subsidies to domestic auto manufacturers have disadvantaged U.S. automakers and workers. Some provincial regulations have favored Canadian-made vehicles over American ones, despite free trade agreements. 4. Pharmaceuticals & Intellectual Property Theft Canada undercuts U.S. pharmaceutical prices by using price controls that force drug companies to sell at artificially low rates. Some Canadian firms have engaged in intellectual property theft by allowing the production of generic versions of U.S.-patented drugs before patents expire, harming American pharmaceutical companies. 5. Energy Sector Discrimination Canada has blocked key pipeline projects that would allow U.S. oil and gas producers to export more efficiently. The Canadian government has placed restrictions on American energy investments while enjoying full access to the U.S. market. 6. Biased Trade Dispute Resolution Under USMCA Canada has frequently used dispute resolution mechanisms to delay or overturn U.S. tariffs, even when the U.S. has a valid case. The "Chapter 19" dispute resolution system (a holdover from NAFTA) allows Canadian companies to challenge U.S. trade penalties before a special panel, bypassing U.S. courts. 7. Government Procurement & "Buy Canadian" Policies Canada has excluded U.S. firms from bidding on many government contracts while demanding open access to U.S. government procurement programs. Canadian provinces enforce protectionist “Buy Canadian” policies that prevent U.S. businesses from competing fairly in key sectors.
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  5.  @rolturn  Is that enough, or do you want more?
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  6. This is called trial and error. The tariff modifications reflect a balancing act between enforcing trade policies to address national concerns and mitigating potential adverse effects on the domestic economy and international relations. While most voters expect some pain in the short term, it cannot be so severe as to be intolerable.
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