Texas Gov. Greg Abbott backs Trump tariffs warns Canada to be careful about fighting back
Texas Gov.Greg Abbott warned Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to be “careful” about imposing a retaliatory tariff against the US in response to the tariffs levied Saturday by President Trump.“Careful Trudeau.
The Texas economy is larger than Canada’s.And we’re not afraid to use it,” the Republican politician tweeted.The word of caution was delivered amid speculation that Trudeau would impose tariffs on only Republican US states as pushback against Trump’s long-awaited taxing program.The Prime Minister ultimately announced that Canada and Mexico would enforce their own tariffs on the whole US.Canada plans to match the 25% tariff the US imposed on its northern neighbor — Trudeau announced that the hefty tax would be placed on $155 billion worth of US goods, including beer, wine and bourbon, fruits and fruit juices, vegetables, perfume, clothing and shoes.Trudeau admitted he was open to a path forward with the US that didn’t include tariffs — but said he hasn’t been able to speak with Trump since his inauguration.
On Saturday, the President put a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, with a 10% tariff on energy products from Canada.Chinese products will receive a more modest 10% tariff.Trump claims the program will halt the influx of illegal migrants and drugs into the US, an issue that has long plagued Texas.The Lone Star State is among the top ten states to have suffered the most fentanyl-related deaths, according to a 2022 study, and is grappling with a near-constant stream of illegal migrants crossing the border.Texas has been eyeing plans to ramp up migrant buses again — but instead of sending them to sanctuary cities, officials would ship newly arrived illegal migrants directly to ICE holding centers so they can be processed quickly for deportation, The Post reported last month.
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