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Stop buying American goods after Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico

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Rainingalldayonmyhead · 02/02/2025 09:23

Stop buying American goods after Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

He says it’s because of phen and illegal immigration - less than 1% come from Canada.

This will have significant implications for the Canadian economy, the American economy and by domino the world. Not to mention the fact it could start a significant trade war.

The US doesn’t subsidise Canada - they buy Canadian goods. Approx 40% of their crude oil comes from Canada for example.

There is also an agreed trade deal between the US/Canada and Mexico that Trump agreed to and signed in his first years in office.

YABU - it doesn’t matter to me
YANBU - let’s stand up to a bully and support our allies

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vandel · 02/02/2025 16:52

Visas and often passports are irrelevant if claiming asylum. Asylum is a legal concept agreed under various Conventions here there and yonder. Of course a person can claim asylum without a visa, that is usually the whole point.

AllFurCoatAndFrillyKnickers · 02/02/2025 16:49

@Potsofpetals
You can't get on a plane, ferry or train to the UK from many countries without a VISA. So if you're in can't get here then you can't legally claim asylum.
The UK has clear rules for VISAs eg if you're from Eritrean (in Africa) you would need to get a VISA (business or tourist) before you are able to board a flight. Do you think most Eritreans could get one?

Jc2001 · 02/02/2025 16:49

D3cision5 · 02/02/2025 15:44

It’s laughable you think the US gives a shit about tiny old UK😂Also Trump says he thinks Starmer is doing a great job- not that any of us should care what Trump thinks.

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Haha. This. Anyone who thought there ever was a 'special relationship ' between the US and UK is delusional. Unless by special they mean we (the UK) tow the line with the USA and they do exactly what suits them.

vandel · 02/02/2025 16:47

How long did Trump's TikTok ban last?

Upstartled · 02/02/2025 16:45

To quote Tolkien "It does not do to leave a dragon out of your calculations if you happen to live next to one".

Perhaps, though, he imagined a response that was a little more robust than swapping out your bottle of Blossom Hill and cutting back on Amazon purchases?

AllFurCoatAndFrillyKnickers · 02/02/2025 16:39

@Potsofpetals
Q) What are the legal routes to claim asylum in the UK if you're not from Ukraine or Hong Kong?
A) There aren't any.

Get your facts right instead of spreading misinformation.

DoubleDoubleDown · 02/02/2025 16:39

@Phineyj chips Ahoy!Mondelēz International -American

Goldfish crackers - Pepperidge farm- American

SerendipityJane · 02/02/2025 16:34

We stick our noses into enough issues happening outside the UK.

The problem is - and maybe this is the wellsping of anti globalisation and the sentiment that propelled Brexit (in vain- is that because we live in a hyper connected world, then events in another country can have immediate and far-reaching consequences elsewhere.

Going back to the days of horse and before telegraphy, what happened half a globe away could take years to have any effect elsewhere. Years in which the effects were smoothed by the actions of time and travel.

However, in 2025 we live in a world where a decision taken in Washington DC could see our cost of living crisis escalate within days, if not hours.

To quote Tolkien "It does not do to leave a dragon out of your calculations if you happen to live next to one".

With that in mind, it would be more unusual if UK citizens were not interested in happenings in the US.

Livelovebehappy · 02/02/2025 16:31

Rainingalldayonmyhead · 02/02/2025 15:39

And you don’t think that Canadas biggest ally the US? Much more pronounced, dependant and stronger than the US and the UK. You honestly think Trump gives a monkey about the special relationship? Try again.

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Well we can cross that bridge then when (if) it happens, can’t we?

Livelovebehappy · 02/02/2025 16:28

We stick our noses into enough issues happening outside the UK. Just leave them to it. Canada and Mexico are already putting something in place to go up against what Trumps doing. Let them get on with it. But of course, if you feel strongly about it, then go ahead and boycott.

SinnerBoy · 02/02/2025 16:27

Thegoatliesdownonbroadway · Today 12:37

Give up my Hershey bars?

Why not try chocolate as a substitute?

TopPocketFind · 02/02/2025 16:05

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20myx1erl6o

A survey by the University of Chicago, external in September 2024 asked a group of respected economists whether they agreed with the statement that "imposing tariffs results in a substantial portion of the tariffs being borne by consumers of the country that enacts the tariffs, through price increases". Only 2% disagreed.

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Rainingalldayonmyhead · 02/02/2025 16:00

Upstartled · 02/02/2025 15:56

No, I didn't. Maybe you are dizzy from saying bully a thousand times?

No perfectly fine but thanks for the insult. No wonder Trump sits well with you.

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Rainingalldayonmyhead · 02/02/2025 15:59

cakeorwine · 02/02/2025 10:20

Looks like there is going to be booing when the US National Anthem is sung at hockey games

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nhl/never-seen-the-anthem-booed-top-us-sport-torn-apart-by-bombshell-political-call/news-story/5fdf15a7910bd908373d57469d999cc7

If the man disallows the NHL, MLB, NBA etc their will be riots 😂

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AllFurCoatAndFrillyKnickers · 02/02/2025 15:58

Floppyzebra · 02/02/2025 09:55

He has to have a hard line to stop illegal immigration so I'm fine with it.

How come Trump didn't build the wall and get the Mexicans to pay for it like he promised last time?

Phineyj · 02/02/2025 15:58

Oh! He has several.

Although falling out with the Americans and the Scots could be a poor move I suppose.

Upstartled · 02/02/2025 15:56

No, I didn't. Maybe you are dizzy from saying bully a thousand times?

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Rainingalldayonmyhead · 02/02/2025 15:54

Upstartled · 02/02/2025 15:47

So, we should both boycott American goods to stick it to Trump and we are not important enough for the US to care about good relations? Must be hard riding two horses.

No the UK- inst important to Trump not because of it being the UK- or being smaller it’s because it’s any other country than the US. I think you missed the point.

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Rainingalldayonmyhead · 02/02/2025 15:52

Yogaatsunrise · 02/02/2025 14:30

Do you think anyone is going to give two shits about a few mumsnetters cancelling prime! It’s embarrassing to read.
You don’t like Trump, it wouldn’t matter what he introduced! I doubt he loses any sleep over a few lefties throwing a tantrum (again)

I am neutral on Trump’s presidency, he does have a lot of good ideas, and we could do with some of their vigour and enthusiasm for creating wealth and prosperity!

Look at what our bumbling fools in government are doing, why don’t you consider that Reeves is busy crashing the economy, taking us back to the 70s - and you have your fingers in your ears and tin hats on, screaming blue murder over the politics of another country. It’s pathetic.

Sorry what? No I don’t like anyone who acts like a megalomaniac no. I didn’t vote Labour so what are you on about?

This is about standing up to a bully. Like the man or be neutral but he’s a bully.

Its isn’t about them giving two shits about a few mumsnetters boycotting it’s about standing up to a bully.

I’ll use an analogy that might appeal to you. It’s kinda like when Churchill stood up to Hitler and the Canadians fought alongside their allies and friends to do so without ever having to. Because it was the right thing.

You can like the man or his ideas - I really don’t care. Americans can do what they like, but this is bullying their small peace loving neighbour to the north. That’s the point.

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Phineyj · 02/02/2025 15:50

Perhaps we could nationalise his golf course?

Turkeyneck101 · 02/02/2025 15:49

So we need to cut out Amazon, Facebook, stop buying Apple products, (read recently theyre not that great anyway)....and if you have the money not buy a Tesla...also hope that all countries tax the hell out of Tesla cars. 🙏

Upstartled · 02/02/2025 15:47

So, we should both boycott American goods to stick it to Trump and we are not important enough for the US to care about good relations? Must be hard riding two horses.

D3cision5 · 02/02/2025 15:44

Yogaatsunrise · 02/02/2025 12:23

The US is our biggest ally, and you think it’s a good idea to get into a spat that has nothing to do with us?! It’s honestly a ridiculous suggestion, and will lead to a serious fracture in our relationship with them, which is under enough strain as it is because of Starmer and Lammy.

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It’s laughable you think the US gives a shit about tiny old UK😂Also Trump says he thinks Starmer is doing a great job- not that any of us should care what Trump thinks.

sleepwouldbenice · 02/02/2025 15:43

Michelle12A · 02/02/2025 15:35

The US is our biggest ally. They protect us economically and militarily. Just because you don’t like trump is no reason to boycott them. They buy 15% of our goods and services. They have 13 military bases and over 10,000 soldiers in the UK. we should be improving our relationship with our greatest ally, not destroying it.

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Where would you draw a line on this support? Re gaza? Tariffs? Ukraine? 51st state comments? Power and control?

How far would you go?

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Rainingalldayonmyhead · 02/02/2025 15:42

Michelle12A · 02/02/2025 15:35

The US is our biggest ally. They protect us economically and militarily. Just because you don’t like trump is no reason to boycott them. They buy 15% of our goods and services. They have 13 military bases and over 10,000 soldiers in the UK. we should be improving our relationship with our greatest ally, not destroying it.

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This is so naive. Canada and the US have been staunch allies forever, have a more pronounced relationship and have always been strong. Trump doesn’t care about any relationship. That’s the point. He won’t protect you economically if it doesn’t suit him. Militarily - look at his stance on NATO etc.

Your comment would be very valid and apply to any other president. This guy could give a monkeys about the UK economically or militarily if it doesn’t suit him.

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