Tarifs sur l'acier et l'aluminium: Trump critiqué aux États-Unis et dans le monde

Non seulement on s'explique mal la décision de Donald Trump qui va à l'encontre de l'avis de ses plus proches conseillers, mais les partenaires commerciaux s'inquiètent et se préparent à l'affrontement. Le Canada n'échappe pas à la décision présidentielle.

 "The timing of the announcement also embarrassed Mexico and Canada, longtime allies and trading partners, which are in the midst of the seventh round of talks with the U.S. to renegotiate NAFTA.

Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said any restrictions against Canadian steel imports would be "absolutely unacceptable." She noted that Canada, a longtime U.S. ally and trading partner, buys more American steel than any other country in the world, accounting for half of U.S. exports."

"Should restrictions be imposed on Canadian steel and aluminum products, Canada will take responsive measures to defend its trade interests and workers,” she said.

https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/01/trump-steel-tariffs-432143?lo=ap_c1