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tonight the Army released the identity

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of the third crew member aboard that

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Blackhawk helicopter that collided with

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an American Airlines flight over the

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pomac river this week Captain Rebecca

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lowack a native of Durham North Carolina

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was 28 years old 67 people were killed

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in the crash tonight president Trump as

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threatened has hit most imports from the

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United States top three trading partners

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with tariffs of up to

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25% billions of dollars worth of goods

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are affected the nonpartisan tax

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Foundation says tariffs could cost the

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average American family

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$830 a year cbs's Willie James Inman is

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in West Palm Beach near where president

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Trump is spending the weekend Willie

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James Nancy good evening to you

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president Trump delivering on a key

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campaign threat imposing punishing

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tariffs on Canada China and Mexico a

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move that economists warn will raise

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prices for Americans

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president Trump throwing the first punch

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in a fight with America's largest

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trading partners imports from Canada and

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Mexico will be hit with a tariff of

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25% imports from China 10% the President

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says the tariffs are a reaction to

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Illegal migration elicit fentel and

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trade deficits number one is the people

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that have poured into our country so

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horribly and so much number two are the

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drugs fentol and everything else

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government data shows over 21,000 pounds

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of illicit fentel was seized at the US

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Southern border during fiscal year 2024

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but only 43 pounds of the drug was

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seized at the Canadian border Canadian

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the

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country is at a critical moment we're

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ready with a response a purposeful Force

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forceful but reasonable immediate

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response nearly 30% of All Imports to

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the US come from Canada and Mexico

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experts say prepare for sticker shock on

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everything from Mexican tequila and

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avocados to Canadian supplied car parts

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energy and lumber a tariff at the end of

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the day for Americans it's attacks there

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will be pain for Americans at the gas

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pump and other places the White House

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also put a 10% tariff on Canadian energy

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Imports now Canada is America's largest

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supplier of both oil and natural gas

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Nancy Willie James Inman thank you trade

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between the US and Canada is big

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business in early today I spoke with

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford the province

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is Canada's largest trading partner with

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the US in the first three quarters of

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2024 roughly $683 billion in goods and

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services crossed the US Canada border

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that is nearly 2.5 billion every

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day Premier Ford president Trump's

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tariff threat it is now a reality is

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this the start of a trade War well Nancy

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I I hope it's not uh we're the two

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closest strongest allies in the entire

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entire world we're the number one

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customer uh for the US and the American

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people this is going to hurt both sides

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of the Border it's going to create

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inflation in the US create inflation in

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Canada that said you have backed strong

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in forceful counter tariffs what are

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they let's see what uh president Trump

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comes out with but I can tell you one

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thing we aren't going to lie down and

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roll over uh we will use every single

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tool we have in our toolbox to retaliate

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60% of our energy gets flowed down to

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the US the electricity that Ontario

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provides to keep 1.5 million homes lit

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up in in Michigan in New York in

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Minnesota and the list goes on our

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high-grade nickel that we shipped out to

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the US would those potentially be

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sectors that you could and would Target

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then everything's on the table

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absolutely everything uh nothing's off

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the table right now

The Impact of Tariffs on US-Canada Trade Relationship

In recent news, the Army disclosed the identity of the third crew member onboard the Blackhawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines flight, while President Trump followed through on his threat to impose tariffs on imports from the United States' top three trading partners - Canada, China, and Mexico. The tariffs, reaching up to 25%, have economists warning of increased prices for American consumers. Amidst the escalating trade tensions, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed a purposeful and forceful response, signaling a potential trade war brewing between the two allies.

President Trump's rationale for the tariffs includes addressing issues such as illegal migration, illicit fentanyl, and trade deficits. With these new tariffs in place, experts anticipate a significant impact on a wide range of products, from Mexican tequila and avocados to Canadian-supplied car parts, energy, and lumber. The White House has even imposed a 10% tariff on Canadian energy imports, despite Canada being a primary supplier of oil and natural gas to the US. Consequently, Americans are likely to experience increased costs in various sectors, including at the gas pump.

As the trade relationship between the US and Canada faces uncertainty, Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed concerns about the potential consequences of these tariffs on both sides of the border. Given that 60% of Ontario's energy exports flow to the US, retaliatory measures are being considered, with all options on the table. Premier Ford emphasized that Canada will not refrain from utilizing all available tools to respond, potentially targeting sectors such as energy and high-grade nickel exports to the US.

The looming trade dispute underscores the intricate economic ties between the US and Canada, with billions of dollars at stake in goods and services crossing the border daily. Premier Ford's statements reflect the shared interests and interconnectedness of the two nations, underscoring the need for a measured and strategic approach to address the challenges posed by escalating tariffs. Amidst the uncertainties ahead, the resolve of both nations to safeguard their economic interests and leverage all available resources hints at a protracted and taxing showdown in the realm of international trade.

The unfolding events in the US-Canada trade relationship serve as a stark reminder of the intricate balance between economic interests and diplomatic relations on the global stage. As both nations navigate the complexities of trade policy, the repercussions of these tariffs extend beyond mere economic considerations, underscoring the broader implications for political relations and global trade dynamics.