As tensions rise over President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, Americans are anxiously bracing themselves for potential price hikes. With the threat of increased tariffs looming over any country that retaliates, consumers and businesses are feeling the pressure. However, there may be a glimmer of hope on the horizon as U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggests that Canada and Mexico could potentially meet Trump “in the middle” to avoid further escalation.
The frustration among Americans is palpable as they navigate the uncertainty of how these tariffs will impact their daily lives. From inflation to potential supply disruptions, the repercussions of these trade policies are being felt across the nation. Lutnick’s hint at a possible compromise with Canada and Mexico offers a glimmer of hope for those hoping to see a resolution to the ongoing trade disputes.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether negotiations between the United States, Canada, and Mexico will lead to a mutually beneficial agreement. In the meantime, American consumers and businesses are left to navigate the turbulent waters of increased tariffs and the potential impact on their bottom line.
Watch the video by Global News
Video “Trump may meet Canada, Mexico “in the middle” on tariffs: Lutnick” was uploaded on 03/05/2025 to Youtube Channel Global News
The drugs that are flowing into the United States and killing citizens, has to stop. the Canadian president must control this influx of dangerous chemicals.
Ummmm No
Trump will always change the goal post
Never trust Trump
Canada have TARGET store from 2014 to 2015 Target be kick out Canada was 50% more expensive compare Walmart no with TARIFF all Business from America be kick out to can take some months no years BY BY BY America + V I S A and Passport for all Americans the one be travel in very beautiful country Thing Amen
If "the middle" means only 12.5% then shove it. The only option would be no tariffs.
Meeting one who tears up a trade deal HE negotiated, and SIGNED, in "the middle," means NOTHING, Trump and his corrupt administration CAN NOT be trusted.
Canada should be "tearing up" contracts on rare earths, and minerals, like nickel, lithium, uranium, cobalt, potash etc, and looking for outside markets who require these important resources. Cut the USA out of the market for these, and see who really hurts.
Further, we need to pull out of all treaties involving FRESH WATER. Cancel any acting agreements/treaties on water, and ENSURE that NO FRESH WATER is included in ANY new agreements. The USA cancels agreements when it suits them, we can do likewise.
Our hydro-electric companies should also require PRE-PAYMENT for all electrical power supplied to a "non-trustworthy" trade "partner." Same for crude oil shipments.
Canada needs to stand firm against a government who believes that they, and they alone should benefit from any deal/treaty they sign (and then tear up when it suits them.)
Our country will be hurt badly, but in finding BETTER trade partners, we will benefit from our critical resources, instead of getting "low ball" prices for them from greedy American administrations.
Don`t be afraid American people, Trump promised everything is going fine. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
It’s just follow the bouncing ball that’s all he wants is attention headlines disruption for the sake of his insatiable need for power and attention
I do not care where he wants to meet. I am NOT buying ANY American goods nor am I stepping foot in that country.
In the middle of what?
No middle ground. Canadians do not trust Trump and his henchmen . When you lose the trust in relationship, there is no fix. It is over. No more friends. Right now, USA is dangerous enemy to Canadians.
find new trading partners. usa is not to be trusted
"Meet me halfway," says the unjust man. You take a step forward. He takes a step back. "Meet me halfway," repeats the unjust man…
We might as well make a buck for America’s bad choices. I am all in the increase the costs of energy provided to the US until there is a government change in the US.
tariffs! NVM! TARiFfS! NVMMMM Tare ifs!? NVM>?! Letsgo.
I think a trick, to raise it then bring it down as a deal, in the meantime that was the plan all along, then brag to say "see I raised tariffs ". 🇨🇦
Canada: nu phone. Who dis?
Trump is the monkey in the middle and Canada and Mexico have the ball
This is what happens when you hire an unqualified person
Canada has had the potential to be self sufficient for many years. Governments and business should look outside the US partnership for trade. Trade with a country that does not honor contracts introducing unwarranted tariffs , flip flopping on these tariffs does not provide any economic stability fro these countries. Canada needs to continue being strong in its stance. Not allow these kind of actions to be rewarded.
Dealing with Canada equivalents is like dealing with a wall. The courts are stubborn and set in their ways; then, the second someone tries to do something about it they kick and scream like a spoiled kid. It has been alleged that corrupt judges, prosecutors, and other law enforcement officials are very common.
The maga clowns are already backing down on their tariffs after just 1 day, realizing they’re tanking their own economy. What a pathetic sh.tshow😂. Mexico and Canada should uphold their retaliatory tariffs on the US a little while longer though, just to make a point.
This JB is not even in the loop…
In the words of Doug Ford its all or notting. While he is responding to the Tariffs he can sing along with Nelly Futardo "Turn off the lights". He can smile or not we don't mind.
Hell add a 15% export tax to oil and energy to make everything 25% avross the board why not
Trump will back down because Canada will swamp the swamp.
Of course he wants to meet in the middle but for how long? That's what he does but the World should keep it tight this time. For 30 days.
Who said Trump gets to decide
A country who even thinks about cutting off electricity affecting people on O2 , the elderly who are on ventilators and babies in incubators does not deserve any respect nor the time of day. Reprehensible. Beyond the pale. America does not mind paying more for your power but Damn You if you shut it off out of pure spite. Charge us – FINE. Turn it off is MURDER which it seems most Canadians are just fine with.
The middle of what? Remove all tariffs.
I would invite GM, Ford and Stellantis as well as other US manufacturers to re-locate to Canada where there is certainty and not chaos.
Lutnick is another coward Trump puppet
“Canada said they are willing to do better so Trump may meet them half way!” – friggin liar!
Classic negotiation tactic. Ask for everything, get nothing, so ask for half which is what you wanted in the first place!!!! America does not call the shots – WE DO!!!!! Do not cave!!!
Canada needs to make him admit what he did was bogus and that WE will decide what is good for us once he can prove HE is doing better!!! JERK!
Trump can’t be taken for his word. Stand firm until we have an agreement set in stone.
Make it make sense? Trump and Putin have formed an agreement not to interfere with each other’s expansionist plans. Putin wants significant parts of Europe, Trump wants Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal. Tariffs are just a bare beginning.
It didn't take very long for Lutnick to drink the Kool-aid. If he believes this is about fentanyl then perhaps he is in the wrong job. Trump can't give up on the tarrifs. He needs all the money he can get to fill the government coffers that are empty.
WE MEXICANS DO NOT BELIEVE, NOR ARE WE GOING TO BELIEVE IN DONALD TRUMP TODAY HE SAYS ONE THING AND TOMORROW HE DOES ANOTHER. HOW CAN YOU NEGOTIATE WITH SOMEONE LIKE THIS, HOW DO YOU TALK TO SOMEONE WHO LACKS RESPECT FOR YOU? THE PRESIDENT OF CANADA IS A LIVING EXAMPLE OF THIS. THANK YOU BUT IF YOU GRINGOS DON'T STOP YOUR PRESIDENT NO ONE WILL.
If 100% of the cost of tariffs is passed on to consumers by imports the American’s will be pay $100 billion more in hidden taxes each and every year. Tariff revenue will go towards funding the tax cuts Trump gave to the already wealthy. Zero will go towards paying off the enormous $36 trillion national debt the US has accrued. Instead the nation debt will increase by $7.8 trillion like it did in the last Trump presidency.
Canada won’t help protect our northern border? America should stop protecting Canadas northern border.
Take away NORAD and stop all joint venture operations in the northern border. Let Canada defend its own northern border with its pitiful 1.5 % of GDP military spending
US Gangsters playbook
Education is everything some ignore the facts because they choose to Republicans prefer money over people this is a capitalistic country they say including the working class make America great again aka they don't like anyone who's not them they are closeted fascists wanting to come out they want deportation and won't work the jobs they said no handouts when Democrats were in office now they want stimulus checks they got tariffs aka pay higher taxes furthermore they got farmers subsidized now the working class must pay the bill that's Republicans in a nutshell.
Cancel the F35s. Up the price of crude. Trade more with Mexico, China, EU. Leave NATO, the Russians aren't going to walk over the North Pole to Ottawa.