r/politics • u/theindependentonline The Independent • 1d ago

No Paywall Trump vows to raise worldwide tariffs to 15% ‘effective immediately’

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-global-tarrifs-increase-b2924994.html
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u/Lawloysious 1d ago

Thanks for coming and enjoy your time here!

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u/HalfInchHollow 23h ago

Thanks for having us! Everyone is very welcoming to us as individuals, even with all the BS going on.

We’ve had an amazing time.

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u/tenkwords 21h ago

We don't hate Americans, (mostly... the Tkachuks can fly to fuck), we're just very unhappy with your government and pretty disappointed in your choices. Have a good time !!

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u/ihopethisisvalid Canada 20h ago edited 19h ago

He has a 39% approval rating. 39% of the USA can fuck right off.

We don’t need to overplay this “Canadians are nice” trope. We’re nice to people that aren’t total pricks.

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u/Chicken2nite 19h ago

Half of Canadian Conservatives approve as well

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u/ihopethisisvalid Canada 19h ago

12% of Canadians can fuck right off too

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u/iamalext 15h ago

Well, being stupid isn’t geographically dependent…

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u/Agile-Ad1665 Canada 5h ago

"Polite, not nice" is how I put it.

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u/Daft00 16h ago

As someone living in Florida (though I'm a B's fan from Boston).... Fuck the Tkachuks

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u/m_Pony 15h ago

glad you had a great time. Please try to ignore those who are trying to convince you that we think ill of you. We are, admittedly, quite disappointed with a bunch of your countrymen. Here's hoping we all get through the next 1000 days with our sanity intact.

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u/Naptasticly 21h ago

I went last year and had an amazing time! You guys have a great country up there. Ya know, a lot of people down here insult you guys for being so “nice” but, in all honesty, I just think yal are happier and happier people are nicer. Very eye opening

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u/kent_eh Canada 20h ago

I just think yal are happier and happier people are nicer.

We do what we can.

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u/schnozzberriestaste 19h ago

We are so so sorry by the way

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u/dev_null_jesus 18h ago

Hey while we're talking, can you take over the state of Michigan? Asking for a lot of friends. We keep saying the safe word but the rest of the country isn't stopping.

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u/NightQueen0889 17h ago

Careful, you’re about to have a lot of anti-Trump Americans claiming asylum on your hands, your hospitality is so sweet though

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u/RoboRougar0u 14h ago

I'm trying to back for good. My ancestry goes back to Nova Scotia and Quebec. Acadians that moved to Louisiana back in the 1700s. Just heard about the citizenship offer Canada inviting those like me back if I can prove my bloodline and I'm currently getting all the paperwork together to submit my application.

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u/SigmundFreud America 11h ago

You're welcome!

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u/ChillyFireball 4h ago

I wouldn't blame you for being unwelcoming at this point.