The so-called “trade war” between the U.S. and its neighbors isn’t really a war at all—it’s a one-sided beatdown. The U.S. holds all the cards, and President Trump understands this better than anyone. The fact is, the U.S. has a level of economic leverage that its trade partners simply can’t match.
Jacob King provided key insights on the true dynamics of this trade war: over 84% of Mexico’s exports go directly to the U.S., and 77% of Canada’s exports are bound for the American market. These are staggering figures, and they tell you everything you need to know about the balance of power in this supposed “trade war.” If tariffs continue, it won’t be the U.S. that suffers—it’ll be Canada and Mexico, watching their economies spiral into one of the worst recessions in over a century. They don’t have the luxury of weathering this storm for long.
So why all the panic from those who decry the tariffs? It’s simple: they don’t understand how economics works. Instead of relying on actual facts, they parrot leftist media talking points designed to stoke fear. But the reality is, Trump’s tariffs were a tactical move that worked—so much so that Biden kept nearly every one of them in place. The truth is, tariffs don’t create inflation—government spending and money printing do. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either misinformed or deliberately misleading.
As we look at the numbers, it’s clear that countries like Canada have been enjoying trade advantages at the expense of the U.S. Prior to Trump’s tariffs today, here’s a list of Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods:
- Milk: 270%
- Cheese: 245%
- Butter: 298%
- Chicken: 238%
- Eggs: 163%
- Sausages: 69.9%
- Barley Seed: 57%
- Copper: 48%
- Aluminum: 45%
- Steel: 25%
- Cars: 45%
- Televisions: 45%
These are not minor barriers; they are strategic moves to protect local markets at the expense of U.S. producers. When you consider the full list of tariffs, it’s clear who’s been on the losing end of this arrangement.
Starting April 2nd, Trump is ready to hit back with reciprocal tariffs. And once this strategy begins to show results, those who criticized him will go silent—just like they always do when reality sets in. The truth has a way of quieting the loudest critics.
Sources:
https://x.com/JacobKinge/status/1897215814266204395
