'We don’t need anything they have"--Trump to Canada

[Say it aint so]

Recent trade numbers from Statistics Canada regarding trade between the US and Canada.

Exports to the United States fall​

With the implementation of the new tariffs in March, exports to the United States decreased 6.6%, a second consecutive monthly decline following the strong ramp up in exports to the United States that led to a record in January. Despite the recent decreases, Canadian exports to the United States were 2.5% higher in March 2025 compared with November 2024. Meanwhile, imports from the United States fell 2.9% in March. Canada's merchandise trade surplus with the United States went from $10.8 billion in February to $8.4 billion in March.​

Meanwhile, exports to countries other than the United States jump​

Following a 12.4% decrease in February, exports to countries other than the United States rose 24.8% in March, representing the second-largest percentage increase on record. Exports to the United Kingdom (unwrought gold), the Netherlands (crude oil), Hong Kong (crude oil) and Germany (various products) increased the most for the month. Meanwhile, imports from countries other than the United States were up 1.0% in March. Canada's trade deficit with countries other than the United States narrowed from a record $12.2 billion in February to $9.0 billion in March.​

Just as China since the last Trump trade war actively reduced dependency on US exports, other countries will actively do the same. Yes, America has great demand for foreign products and this trade war is not going to change that. However, countries like businesses need consistency. And you can't get that if American voters put in charge of trade a administration led by a convicted con man who regularly had to file for bankruptcy who has no clue how trade works.

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[Aryeh Jay]

I have never heard of the United States ever needing maple syrup, oil, natural gas, electricity, timber, nickel, or beaver pelts.

 

[MyOwnSockPuppet]

I have never heard of the United States ever needing maple syrup, oil, natural gas, electricity, timber, nickel, or beaver pelts.

Potash too, about 80% of the potash used in the US is mined in Canada

 

[Belk]

I have never heard of the United States ever needing maple syrup, oil, natural gas, electricity, timber, nickel, or beaver pelts.

You can keep the rest but I need my beaver!

 

[Desk trauma]

Is the keystone 75xlol pipeline that was going to employ every welder, pipe fitter and lot lizard in America back on or not?

 

[Fantine]

Recent trade numbers from Statistics Canada regarding trade between the US and Canada.

Exports to the United States fall​

With the implementation of the new tariffs in March, exports to the United States decreased 6.6%, a second consecutive monthly decline following the strong ramp up in exports to the United States that led to a record in January. Despite the recent decreases, Canadian exports to the United States were 2.5% higher in March 2025 compared with November 2024. Meanwhile, imports from the United States fell 2.9% in March. Canada's merchandise trade surplus with the United States went from $10.8 billion in February to $8.4 billion in March.​

Meanwhile, exports to countries other than the United States jump​

Following a 12.4% decrease in February, exports to countries other than the United States rose 24.8% in March, representing the second-largest percentage increase on record. Exports to the United Kingdom (unwrought gold), the Netherlands (crude oil), Hong Kong (crude oil) and Germany (various products) increased the most for the month. Meanwhile, imports from countries other than the United States were up 1.0% in March. Canada's trade deficit with countries other than the United States narrowed from a record $12.2 billion in February to $9.0 billion in March.​

Just as China since the last Trump trade war actively reduced dependency on US exports, other countries will actively do the same. Yes, America has great demand for foreign products and this trade war is not going to change that. However, countries like businesses need consistency. And you can't get that if American voters put in charge of trade a administration led by a convicted con man who regularly had to file for bankruptcy who has no clue how trade works.

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All those countries Trump thinks we don't need are joining forces to do what 49.9% of Americans lacked the courage to do.
Thank you, Canada.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

Is the keystone 75xlol pipeline that was going to employ every welder, pipe fitter and lot lizard in America back on or not?

Probably, but it’s gonna be running on empty.

 

[loveofourlord]

Probably, but it’s gonna be running on empty.

no it will be used to send all our excess beaver pelts!

we never said what kind of oil we send you.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

no it will be used to send all our excess beaver pelts!

we never said what kind of oil we send you.

I'd rather have the castor. Used to know something about beaver and the fur trade years old. Still love my Bay blankets.