• Dual citizen Michael Stiege was raised in Canada but spent many years working in the US.
• The darkness and cold climate of Canada pushed him to sunny California.
• For Americans thinking they can simply move up north, it's not that easy, he said.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michael Stiege, 75, a dual citizen of the US and Canada. Stiege was raised in Canada and spent roughly 30 years working in California before moving back to Canada 15 years ago. He soon plans to split his time between the US and Canada. The conversation was edited for length and clarity.

Because I'm a dual citizen of America and Canada, traveling between the two countries is virtually a non-issue.

If you're an American coming to Canada, you can travel visa-free. Still, if you're planning to move here and be able to work here, that's another story.

You can visit for six months as long as you leave before the end of the six-month period. You can do that back and forth all the time — but you won't get access to the social system and healthcare.

My friends, who used to live in Chicago, moved to California and said, "We're going to move up to Canada when we retire," but they couldn't get a visa.

This fellow's a Ph.D. and a really smart technical guy — and his wife is pretty bright, too. They couldn't get a visa because they were simply too old. Once you're — let's say 50 — the immigration system disadvantages you. They have a merit-based point system and start worrying about things like age. That's the thinking. Once you reach a certain age, or if you don't have certain other legs up, the criteria by which you can get a working visa is stacked against you.

[In Canada's Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) — which rates potential immigrants based on age, language fluency, education, professional expertise, and if you have a Canadian partner — applicants 45 years old or older receive 0 points.]

Whereas if you're a young guy just out of college, you have some reasonable skills, and you even know a few words of French, you probably wouldn't have a problem.

There are ways around it, but if the expectation is, "I'm just going to go up there and apply for a visa and get a visa," it may not happen like that.

I needed a change from the cold and long nights in Canada

I was born in Stuttgart, Germany. When my parents and I moved to Canada, I was about 3 and written into my parents' passports.

They got their visas and eventually became naturalized Canadians, which was bestowed on me. So, for all practical purposes, I'm a Canadian.

I grew up in Toronto, went to school in Toronto, and it wasn't until the early side of my career that I moved out into western Canada to Calgary and British Columbia.

I have an engineering degree and an MBA — which, at that time, was a pretty good combination to earn a job and make a living. I looked at the available jobs in the market and thought, "Go to Silicon Valley, where your skills will be valued the most."

I applied to a couple of things and got a call one day. It said, "Are you interested in coming down?" I said yeah, and there I was.

I needed warmer weather, and I was able to get rid of Canada's long winter nights. The summers in Canada were great — you could golf at 11 p.m. — but the winters were awful.

Seasonal affective disorder really got to me. It's not so much the cold as the long winter nights. It's dark. My wife says I had started hibernating, so I wanted to leave that behind.

I rented in the US and bought a home in Canada

When I moved to the US, I found that if I pushed myself, I could've bought a house, but I kept holding off. I found it easy to rent — it was affordable. I could get by without any problem. What I didn't put into a mortgage, I put into stocks and stuff like that.

I lived there for almost 30 years in two or three residences. I paid about $3,200 monthly in Los Altos Hills, California, right by Stanford University.

I came close to buying a couple of times, but the property tax burden in California is significantly higher than what you would find in Canada.

If you buy a house in California for $3 million, you're looking at $40,000 yearly in property taxes. [Zillow estimates a $3 million home in Santa Clara County would cost $36,300 annually in property taxes.] I could go on a trip for six months on that.

If I did the same thing in Toronto, I might spend between $6,000 and $8,000 — and that's a big difference. [According to the city of Toronto, a $3 million home costs $21,459 in city, education, and building fund taxes.]

I moved back to Canada about 15 years ago. My father was 96 then, and I said, "Let's go back." My wife is Canadian, and we have family up here. We settled in and bought our house.

We have a summer home up north in the lake country. It's not bad, but it gets cold in the winter.

If I ever move back to the US, my preference is California.

President-elect Trump continued with his trolling of Canada early Wednesday, slamming U.S. subsidies to its northern neighbor and again claiming that Canadians supposedly want to become the 51st U.S. state. 

In a post on his social media platform, Trump wrote: "No one can answer why we subsidize Canada to the tune of over $100,000,000 a year?" 

"Makes no sense! Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State. They would save massively on Taxes and military protection," Trump wrote.

The post comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Canada over the incoming president’s plans to impose 25% tariffs on Canada for failing to address trade and immigration issues.  

TRUMP WEIGHS IN ON POLITICAL TURMOIL IN THE ‘GREAT STATE OF CANADA,’ TROLLS ‘GOVERNOR JUSTIN TRUDEAU’

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Mar-a-Lago in an effort to discuss the issue. Sources say that Trump became animated when it came to the U.S. trade deficit with Canada, which he estimated to be more than $100 billion. 

TRUMP MAKES A BLIZZARD OF NEWS, SHOWS RESTRAINT AT PRESSER, EVEN WHILE SLAMMING MEDIA

Trump reportedly suggested to Trudeau that if tariffs on Canada would kill its economy, then perhaps Canada should become the 51st U.S. state. 

Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on Canadian imports, meanwhile, as unnerved Canada, which is highly integrated with the U.S. economy. 

About 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85% of U.S. electricity imports as well. 

Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for.

Nearly $3.6 billion Canadian – or $2.7 billion U.S. – worth of goods and services cross the border each day. Canada is the top export destination for 36 U.S. states.

Fox News Digital’s Greg Wehner and The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

President-elect Trump weighed in on the political turmoil in the "great state of Canada" after the finance minister resigned from her post amid a disagreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over how to handle possible U.S. tariffs under the incoming Trump administration. 

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from her post Monday. 

"The Great State of Canada is stunned as the Finance Minister resigns, or was fired, from her position by Governor Justin Trudeau," Trump posted to his Truth Social Tuesday, trolling Trudeau, after previously suggesting Canada should become the 51st state in the USA. 

"Her behavior was totally toxic, and not at all conducive to making deals which are good for the very unhappy citizens of Canada. She will not be missed!!!" 

TRUMP SUGGESTS CANADA BECOME 51ST STATE AFTER TRUDEAU SAID TARIFF WOULD KILL ECONOMY: SOURCES

Freeland’s resignation raises questions about Trudeau’s political future, amid concerns about inflation and immigration.

Now, Trudeau is facing calls to resign from critics. However, a no-confidence vote in the government is not imminent. 

Trudeau last month traveled to Mar-a-Lago unannounced after Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products. Specifically, Trump is threatening to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico over their failures to curb the flow of illegal immigrants and illicit drugs from those countries into the U.S.

Trump called the meeting "very productive." The president-elect told the prime minister if Canada cannot fix the border issues and trade deficit, he will levy a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods his first day back in office.

Trudeau told Trump he cannot levy the tariff because it would kill the Canadian economy. Trump replied, asking something along the lines of, "So, your country can't survive unless it's ripping off the U.S. to the tune of $100 billion?"

TRUMP BOASTS OF ‘VERY PRODUCTIVE MEETING’ WITH CANADIAN PM TRUDEAU AT MAR-A-LAGO

Trump then suggested to Trudeau that Canada become the 51st state, prompting the prime minister and others to laugh nervously, sources told Fox News.

But he continued, telling Trudeau that prime minister is a better title, though he could still be governor of the 51st state.

Sources told Fox News someone at the table chimed in and advised Trump that Canada would be a liberal state, which received even more laughter. Trump suggested Canada could become two states, a conservative and a liberal one.

While sources say the exchange got many laughs, Trump delivered the message that he expected change by Jan. 20.

The nearly three-hour conversation continued about various other topics. By the end, the Canadian guests called the dinner "very friendly and very positive," though no reference was made to becoming the 51st state.

Fox News Digital’s Greg Wehner contributed to this report. 

• I live in picturesque Victoria, British Columbia, on the west coast of Canada.
• My hometown serves as the filming location for hundreds of Hallmark movies and TV shows.
• There are so many quaint coffee shops, restaurants, and beaches that make my hometown special.

My hometown of Victoria, British Columbia, is known for many things — quaint architecture, a temperate climate, stunning gardens, and being the backdrop for hundreds of Hallmark holiday movies.

When I moved back after years of "big-city life" in Toronto, it felt like I was living out the plot of a Hallmark movie.

While Victoria is charming and picturesque, there's so much more to the city than what's captured for the small screen.

Fernwood Square is a popular hangout spot.

Fernwood Square is an off-the-beaten-path, cobblestone-lined town square that's become a favorite filming location for holiday-market scenes.

When the cameras aren't rolling, locals grab coffee at Little June, enjoy a romantic night under the twinkle lights at Stage Wine Bar, or shop for dreamy vintage finds at Cream.

The charming Fernwood Inn is a popular neighborhood pub.

At the heart of Fernwood Square is the Fernwood Inn. The charming neighborhood pub serves local brews in an inviting, festive atmosphere reminiscent of a small-town inn.

Unfortunately, the kind-eyed innkeeper with a heart of gold from half the Hallmark movie plots is not included — the pub looks like an inn but doesn't have rooms for rent.

Oak Bay Village is the perfect place to live out your Hallmark fantasies.

Oak Bay Village is set up to feel like a quaint, small town featuring artisanal shops, independent restaurants, and seasonal decorations.

The Oak Bay Beach Hotel combines Hallmark-worthy coziness with jaw-dropping views.

The luxurious spa at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel features stunning, heated mineral pools that are accessible year-round, making it the perfect escape from the stress of the holidays.

Pro tip: Locals love this place, so make sure to book treatments in advance.

Our annual Christmas-tree festival is not to be missed.

Our local mall never looks better than when it hosts the Festival of Trees, an annual event that features 70 one-of-a-kind Christmas trees.

You can make gourmet s'mores at the Fairmont Empress hotel.

The iconic, fairy-tale-like hotel is a holiday favorite for tourists and locals alike.

The Empress is mainly known for its afternoon tea, but in the evenings, you can head to the veranda bar to roast s'mores over an open fire and sip on hot buttered rum.

My town's light displays are delightfully over the top.

What we lack in (real) snow, we make up for in holiday lights.

Every year, Butchart Gardens transforms its 55-acre display garden into a holiday wonderland full of colorful string lights.

We love whimsical small businesses and a good pun.

Tucked away in the woods is the award-winning Shirley Delicious, a popular café and brunch spot.

But if you're in the mood for seafood, head to Shuck Taylor's, another playfully named spot known for its fresh oysters and on-tap cocktails.

There's stunning Victorian architecture everywhere.

My hometown lives up to its namesake (Queen Victoria). You'll find plenty of beautifully preserved Victorian homes and businesses all over the city.

You can also visit two castles in one day.

Step back in time at Craigdarroch Castle before heading over to Hatley Castle — a popular filming location featured in the "X-Men" film series.

Victoria is home to North America’s second-oldest Chinatown.

Named a national historic site in 1995, Victoria's Chinatown is now home to a diverse collection of restaurants, artist lofts, and even the design studio of the "RuPaul's Drag Race" alum Jimbo.

Behind San Francisco's, it's the second-oldest Chinatown in North America.

It's also home to North America’s narrowest commercial street, Fan Tan Alley.

Named after the Chinese gambling game fan-tan, the alley was once notorious for its opium factories.

Now, it's home to boutiques, cafés, and record shops.

There's a bustling food scene with diverse dining options.

Victoria has more restaurants per capita than any other Canadian city.

Whether you're craving Vietnamese subs, El Salvadoran street food, or ethically sourced seafood sold out of a shipping container, you'll find it all within a five-minute walk of the city center.

In addition to being a foodie's paradise, Victoria has several award-winning cocktail bars and craft breweries.

Tucked-away cafes are our specialty.

Independent-coffee-shop culture is big here, and residents love a good tucked-away café that most tourists can't find.

A favorite, the aptly named Hide + Seek Coffee, is in the "backyard" of a pharmacy.

We're known for our incredible beaches and mountain views.

Hallmark movies are usually set in winter, but my hometown thrives in the summer.

No matter where you are, you're always within an eight- to 10-minute drive of a fantastic beach and an incredible view.

You may run into a film crew or two.

It's not unusual to stumble across a movie set while going about daily errands.

Summer is peak filming season, so don't be surprised if you arrive for a beach day and see a film crew setting up a Christmas-tree display or come across a city street flooded with fake snow.

It's moments like these that make me smile and remind me how unique it is to live here.

Believe it or not, there are palm trees in Victoria.

Palm trees aren't indigenous to the area, but Victoria is one of the warmest cities in Canada and one of the few spots in the country where they can grow.

Peacocks roam freely about the town.

Depending on the neighborhood, it's not unusual to see a peacock walking down the street or enjoying some birdseed outside a convenience store.

There’s something for everyone.

In Hallmark movies, there's always a juxtaposition between "big city" and "small town" life.

After moving back here, I have a deep appreciation for what makes Victoria unique. It's not a small town or a big city — it's something in between.

Whether you're looking to experience the charm of your favorite holiday movies, get a taste of the city's foodie culture, or enjoy a beach getaway, you can find it here. You just might need to step over some fake snow now and then.

The premier of a key region in Canada is threatening to cut off energy and critical mineral exports to the U.S. if President-elect Trump implements a sweeping tariff on all Canadian products. 

Trump recently threatened a 25% tariff on all Canadian and Mexican exports in an effort to stop the flow of illegal immigration and illicit drugs coming into the U.S.

Just days after Trump's announcement, Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, said that he would consider retaliatory measures against the U.S. if the incoming president acted on his promise.

"We will go to the extent of cutting off their energy — going down to Michigan, going down to New York State and over to Wisconsin," Ford told reporters. 

TRUMP TAUNTS TRUDEAU WITH NEW TITLE AS HE CONTINUES TARIFFS PUSH: ‘GREAT STATE OF CANADA’

Although Ontario produces on a very small portion of Canada's oil, it is known for hydro electric and nuclear power.

The premier added that other officials in the country are reportedly identifying ways they can hurt U.S. exports if Trump enacts a tariff.

TRUMP SAYS HE WILL ISSUE EXECUTIVE ORDER TO CHARGE CANADA, MEXICO 25% TARIFF ON GOODS UPON TAKING OFFICE

"Some premiers proactively identified products that their provinces produce and export to the United States and which the U.S. relies on, and which should be considered as part of the Canadian response. This included some critical minerals and metals," Ford said.

Canada was reportedly the largest source of U.S. energy imports in 2019, according to the Energy Information Administration. 

"Canadians get hurt, but I can assure you one thing: the Americans are going to feel the pain as well, and isn’t that unfortunate?" Ford said.

Ford is also reportedly considering barring American-made alcohol from being sold in Ontario. 

Ford, however, might not be able to unilaterally cut off the province's energy supply to the U.S., according to a Canadian political science professor.

"I do not believe Ontario could unilaterally stop electricity exports to the U.S. without Ottawa’s approval. Similarly, Michigan cannot unilaterally stop the flow of western Canadian natural gas to eastern Canada without Washington’s approval," University of Toronto political science Professor Nelson Wiseman told Now Toronto in response to Ford's retaliatory threat.

Trump responded to the threats, saying "that's okay if he does that."

"The United States is subsidizing Canada, and we shouldn't have to do that," Trump told CNBC at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. "And we have a great relationship. I have so many friends in Canada, but we shouldn't have to subsidize a country."

After Trump threatened a tariff on the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau traveled to West Palm Beach, Florida, to meet with the incoming president at Mar-a-Lago. Trump called it a "very productive meeting." 

• Céline Dion and her late husband, René Angélil, had three children together.
• Dion's eldest son, René-Charles Angélil, is 23 and pursuing a career in music.
• The singer also has 14-year-old fraternal twin boys named Nelson and Eddy.

Céline Dion is a five-time Grammy winner, a global icon, and a proud mother.

The "My Heart Will Go On" singer has three children with her late husband, René Angélil, who died of throat cancer in 2016.

"What makes me most proud is to be a mother," Dion told Extra in 2017. "To be honest, they're remarkable. They are helping me. I am helping them — it's mutual," she added.

Here's everything you need to know about Dion's three kids.

René-Charles Angélil, 23, is the eldest child.

Dion gave birth to René-Charles in Florida on January 25, 2001, and the couple named him after his father. As the famous singer's first child, he was automatically in the spotlight.

During an appearance on James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke" segment in 2019, Dion recalled the media frenzy when she gave birth.

She saw her doctor on TV announcing the birth of her child right after delivery. "And I'm saying to myself, 'My baby is on television, and I didn't even hold him yet,'" she said.

At his father's funeral in 2016, 14-year-old René-Charles gave a touching speech. A few months later, the teen surprised Dion by presenting her with the Icon Award at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.

In 2018, René-Charles started releasing rap and R&B music under the stage name Big Tip.

When René-Charles released his first EP in 2021 under the name RC Angélil, his mother posted on X, then Twitter, "I'm so proud of my son. My love for him is so strong, and it touches me deeply that one of his passions is also one of mine."

At the 2024 Grammys in February, René-Charles escorted Dion onstage as she presented the award for album of the year to Taylor Swift. Mother and son also posed with Swift backstage.

Dion's fraternal twins, Nelson and Eddy, are 14 years old.

In a 2010 episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," Dion talked about the difficulties she had becoming pregnant again. She underwent several rounds of in vitro fertilization and had a miscarriage.

"We tried four times to have a child," she said. "We're still trying. We're on the fifth try. And I tell you, if five is my lucky number, this fifth try has got to come in."

Dion gave birth to Nelson and Eddy via C-section in Florida on October 23, 2010. Their names were inspired by former South African President Nelson Mandela and the French songwriter Eddy Marnay, who worked on several of Dion's albums.

"They have very different personalities, but both of them love to wake up first thing in the morning and go to their closet and decide what they will wear," she said of her twins in a 2013 interview with the Daily Mail.

All three of Dion's kids continue to be supportive of their mom on and off the stage.

Back in 2019, they joined her onstage during the final night of her Las Vegas residency. In 2023, the family attended a hockey game together. The outing marked Dion's first major public appearance since sharing in 2022 that she was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome.

Recently, she's had to explain to her sons how to deal with an emergency related to her illness because she may not be able to speak. "As a mother, first of all, talk to your kids. Let them know that you will not die," she told TODAY's Hoda Kotb in June.

This story was originally published on February 5, 2024, and updated on December 12, 2024.

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• Trump has proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico.
• Trump said he doesn't "believe" the tariffs would cause price increases at home.
• But, he told Kristen Welker on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday, "I can't guarantee anything."

President-elect Donald Trump, in an NBC News interview that aired on Sunday, said he doesn't "believe" his tariff proposal will raise consumer prices for American families but stopped short of making a promise.

"I can't guarantee anything," Trump told "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker in his first major network television interview since the November general election. "I can't guarantee tomorrow."

Trump then said that before the COVID-19 pandemic, he placed tariffs "on a lot of different countries."

"We took in hundreds of billions of dollars and we had no inflation," the president-elect told Welker. "In fact, when I handed it over, they didn't have inflation for a year and a half."

Trump in November floated 25% tariffs on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico, the top three trading partners of the United States. The president-elect has criticized what he says is the free flow of drugs and illegal migrants into the United States from the three countries.

Late last month, Trump also threatened economic sanctions against the BRICS group, a bloc of nine emerging market countries. He said he would institute "100% tariffs" if they sought to "move away" from the US dollar.

Trump, while on NBC, reiterated that he's a "big believer in tariffs" — calling them "beautiful" — and said the United States is subsidizing Canada and Mexico.

"If we're going to subsidize them, let them become a state," the president-elect said. "We're subsidizing Mexico, and we're subsidizing Canada, and we're subsidizing many countries all over the world. And all I want to do is have a level, fast, but fair playing field."

Late last month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada traveled to Mar-a-Lago to dine with Trump after his tariff threats. Trudeau later said he had an "excellent conversation" with the president-elect.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also described her recent conversation with Trump as "excellent," stating that the two discussed her country's plans for migration.

The economy was a top issue for voters in the November election, with Trump defeating Vice President Kamala Harris largely due to dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden's handling of inflation. Harris sought to define her economic plan — zeroing in on price gouging and tackling housing affordability — but she could not reverse Trump's advantage on the issue.

Across the United States, Trump cut into traditional Democratic advantages with working-class voters and minority groups, with many siding with him at the ballot box over his focus on inflation.

Meet the Toronto Tempo, the WNBA’s newest team.

More than 10,000 people submitted ideas and inspiration for the name, which was revealed on Thursday alongside the team’s logo. 

The team said its brand identity is based on the energy of the people who call Canada home. 

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"Tempo is pace. It’s speed. It’s a heartbeat. And it’s what you feel when you step into the streets of this city, and in the energy of the people who call Canada home," Teresa Resch, president of the Toronto Tempo, said in a press release. "As Canada’s WNBA team, I know the Tempo will set our own pace, move at a championship cadence, and inspire people across this country."

The Tempo logo reflects the team’s values instilled in the name.

The logo’s forward leaning motion represents the team’s desire for progress. The sharp angles and round curves are a nod to a team’s dynamic nature.

WNBA STAR JEWELL LOYD REQUEST TRADE FROM STORM AFTER TEAM'S BULLYING PROBE ENDS: REPORTS

The six lines in the logo represent the five players on the court, with the sixth line representing the fans, the sixth player in the game. 

"Tempo reflects what fans can expect from this team – including, of course, the in-game experience at the arena," Resch continued. "The sounds of the court. The beat of the music. The passion of the fans around you and the intensity of the players on the floor. Capturing all that energy, excitement and feeling was crucial as we chose the name for Canada’s WNBA team."

The WNBA awarded Toronto an expansion team back in May. The Tempo will be the league’s 14th team, and they will begin playing at Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum in 2026. 

The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA’s 13th franchise, will begin selecting players to fill out their roster in the expansion draft on Friday. 

The expansion draft for the Valkyries will be the first expansion draft held in the WNBA in 16 years. 

The league will hold another expansion draft next year, as the Tempo are one of two franchises making their debut in 2026. Portland was also awarded an expansion team in September. 

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President-elect Trump suggested to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week that if a tariff for failing to address trade and immigration issues would kill the neighbor to the north’s economy, maybe it should become the 51st state, sources told Fox News.

Last Friday, Trudeau flew to Mar-a-Lago unannounced after Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products. Specifically, Trump is threatening to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico over their failures to curb the flow of illegal immigrants and illicit drugs from those countries into the U.S.

Now, new details are beginning to emerge about the meeting between the two men, which Trump called "very productive."

Before nibbling on crab cocktail and slurping down oysters, the issues of tariffs, border security and trade deficits were front and center.

TRUMP BOASTS OF ‘VERY PRODUCTIVE MEETING’ WITH CANADIAN PM TRUDEAU AT MAR-A-LAGO

According to two people at the table who heard the discussion, Trump, while cordial and welcoming, was very direct when it came to what he wants from his counterpart to the North.

Paraphrasing the discussion, Trump told Trudeau that Canada has failed the U.S. border by allowing large amounts of drugs and people across the border, including illegal immigrants from over 70 different countries.

Sources say Trump became more animated when it came to the U.S. trade deficit with Canada, which he estimated to be more than $100 billion.

MUSK, STALLONE AMONG STAR-STUDDED NAMES PARTYING AT TRUMP'S MAR-A-LAGO CLUB FOR THANKSGIVING

The president-elect told the prime minister if Canada cannot fix the border issues and trade deficit, he will levy a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods on day one when he returns to office.

Trudeau told Trump he cannot levy the tariff because it would kill the Canadian economy completely. Trump replied – asking, so your country can't survive unless it's ripping off the U.S. to the tune of $100 billion? 

Trump then suggested to Trudeau that Canada become the 51st state, which caused the prime minister and others to laugh nervously, sources told Fox News.

MEXICAN PRESIDENT MIGHT BE CHANGING VIEW ON US AS TRUMP WIN SENDS WARNING TO RULING SOCIALISTS 

But he continued, telling Trudeau that prime minister is a better title, though he could still be governor of the 51st state.

Sources told Fox News someone at the table chimed in and advised Trump that Canada would be a very liberal state, which received even more laughter. Trump suggested that Canada could possibly become two states: a conservative and a liberal one.

He told Trudeau that if he cannot handle his list of demands without ripping the U.S. off in trade, maybe Canada should really become a state or two and Trudeau could become a governor.

While sources say the exchange got many laughs, Trump delivered the message that he expected change by January 20.

The nearly three-hour conversation continued about various other topics, and at the end, the Canadian guests called the dinner "very friendly and very positive," though no reference was made about becoming the 51st state.

Fox News Digital has reached out to both the Trump camp and Trudeau’s team about the statements, though neither immediately responded.

Attempted border crossings by illegal immigrants from Indian nationals have surged at the U.S. border with Canada in recent years.

Nearly 44,000 Indian nationals attempted to cross the U.S.-Canadian border illegally in fiscal 2024, up from about 30,000 in fiscal 2023 and 17,331 in fiscal 2022, according to the most recent numbers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection data portal.

Indian nationals were the most commonly encountered nationality at the northern border among those tracked last fiscal year, representing roughly 22% of the 198,929 total land border encounters at the U.S.-Canada border in fiscal 2024.

TRUMP BOASTS OF 'VERY PRODUCTIVE MEETING' WITH CANADIAN PM TRUDEAU AT MAR-A-LAGO

The latest numbers come as President-elect Trump prepares to take office for a second time, with renewed promises of border security being one of the former president’s favorite selling points on the campaign trail.

Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Friday, with Trump saying the two leaders had a "very productive" conversation, including talks about border security.

"We discussed many important topics that will require both countries to work together to address, like the fentanyl and drug crisis that has decimated so many lives as a result of illegal immigration, fair trade deals that do not jeopardize American workers and the massive trade deficit the U.S. has with Canada," Trump wrote on Truth Social Saturday.

"I made it very clear that the United States will no longer sit idly by as our citizens become victims to the scourge of this drug epidemic, caused mainly by the drug cartels, and fentanyl pouring in from China. Too much death and hardship!"

MEXICAN PRESIDENT MIGHT BE CHANGING VIEW ON US AS TRUMP WIN SENDS WARNING TO RULING SOCIALISTS 

The Canadian government has already moved to stiffen its border policies amid strained relations with the U.S., according to a September Financial Times report, starting with a rollback of its permissive worker visa program.

"U.S. lawmakers are calling to harden the northern border with Canada because of the fears of illegal migration from Canada," Glenn Cowan, the founder and chief executive of the security company One9, told the Financial Times. "Stemming the flow of these visas will bolster U.S. relations."

That work could become more important as the Canadian government prepares to once again work with Trump, who in the past has threatened to impose tariffs on both Canada and Mexico.

Trump did not say on Saturday whether such tariffs were still on the table after his talks with Trudeau, though he made clear the two leaders also discussed energy, trade and relations in the Arctic.

"All are vital issues that I will be addressing on my first days back in office, and before," Trump said.

A Canadian town is facing a fine of $10,000 for refusing to participate in Pride Month and fly the "LGBTQ2 rainbow flag" outside its municipal building.

The town of Emo, Ontario, which has a population of about 1,300 and is situated near the border with Minnesota, was found to have violated the Ontario Human Rights Code by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario for refusing to proclaim June as Pride Month, according to a report from the National Post.

The town was also issued a citation for its failure to fly "an LGBTQ2 rainbow flag," the report notes, despite Emo not having an official flag pole.

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In addition to the $10,000 fine, officials from the town were ordered to complete mandatory "human rights" training.

According to the report, the decision to cite Emo began with a 2020 incident in which the town was approached by a group called Borderland Pride, which issued a written request asking that Emo declare June Pride Month.

The group’s request also included a draft proclamation, containing clauses such as "pride is necessary to show community support and belonging for LGBTQ2 individuals" and "the diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression represents a positive contribution to society."

Borderland Pride also asked the city to fly an "LGBTQ2 rainbow flag for a week of your choosing."

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The request was defeated by a 3-2 vote at a later Emo township council meeting, where Mayor Harold McQuaker argued there was "no flag being flown for the other side of the coin… there’s no flags being flown for the straight people."

The line was seen as particularly offensive to Human Rights Tribunal vice-chair Karen Dawson, who said she found the remark "demeaning and disparaging of the LGBTQ2 community of which Borderland Pride is a member and therefore constituted discrimination under the Code."

Dawson further argued that the remark was made in "close proximity" to  McQuaker’s no vote on the Borderland Pride request, meaning it "constituted discrimination under the Code."

Borderland Pride sought a $15,000 fine for the Township as well as a $10,000 fine for each of the three council members who voted no on the group’s request, according to the report, though the tribunal eventually settled on the $10,000 fine for the township and a $5,000 for McQuaker.

McQuaker and Emo’s chief administrative officer were also ordered to complete an online course offered by the Ontario Human Rights Commission called "Human Rights 101" and "provide proof of completion… to Borderland Pride within 30 days."

President-elect Trump says he had a "very productive meeting" with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at his Mar-a-Lago club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday. 

Trudeau jetted into Mar-a-Lago unannounced on Friday just days after Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products. Trump is threatening to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico over failures by both nations to curb the flow of illegal immigrants and illicit drugs from those countries into the U.S. 

"We discussed many important topics that will require both countries to work together to address, like the fentanyl and drug crisis that has decimated so many lives as a result of illegal immigration, fair trade deals that do not jeopardize American workers and the massive trade deficit the U.S. has with Canada," Trump wrote on Truth Social Saturday.

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"I made it very clear that the United States will no longer sit idly by as our citizens become victims to the scourge of this drug epidemic, caused mainly by the drug cartels, and fentanyl pouring in from China. Too much death and hardship!"

Trump wrote that Trudeau, who has been serving as prime minister of Canada since 2015, made a commitment to work with the U.S. to "end this terrible devastation of U.S. families."

U.S. customs agents seized 43 pounds of fentanyl at the Canadian border last fiscal year, compared with 21,100 pounds at the Mexican border. On immigration, Border Patrol made 56,530 arrests at the Mexican border in October alone and 23,721 arrests at the Canadian border between October 2023 and September 2024 — and Canadian officials say they are ready to make new investments in border security.

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Trump said the pair also spoke about many other important topics, including energy, trade and the Arctic, although he did not go into further detail. 

"All are vital issues that I will be addressing on my first days back in office, and before," Trump concluded, without saying whether tariffs were still on or off the table. 

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, after speaking with Trump on the telephone, said Thursday she was confident a tariff war with Washington would be averted.

Sen.-elect Dave McCormick, R-Pa., posted a picture to X late Friday showing him at a Mar-a-Lago dinner table along with President-elect Trump, Trudeau, and Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, among others. The ritzy club has been a hive of activity since President-elect Trump’s historic election win over Vice President Harris earlier this month as the 45th president co-ordinates his transition back to the Oval Office. 

Tech billionaires Elon Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg have also met Trump at the famous location, along with many of those nominated for top roles in the incoming administration. Trump selected Musk to lead an outside advisory panel known as the "Department of Government Efficiency" to slash waste in the federal government.

As he was leaving his West Palm Beach hotel, Trudeau stopped briefly to answer a reporter’s question about the dinner meeting, saying it had been "an excellent conversation."

An official who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said it had been a "positive, wide-ranging dinner that lasted three hours." 

The official said other topics included defense, Ukraine, NATO, China, the Middle East and pipelines, as well as the Group of Seven meeting in Canada next year.

Fox News’ Louis Casiano and The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has flown to Florida to meet with President-elect Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.

A person familiar with the matter, according to the AP, said Trudeau will have dinner with Trump. The official was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter and spoke on condition of anonymity.

Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc accompanied Trudeau on the trip. Trudeau is the first G-7 leader to visit Trump since the U.S. election.

The visit comes days after Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico over failures by both nations to curb the flow of illegal immigrants and illicit drugs from those countries into the U.S. 

Fox News Digital has reached out to Trump's representatives. 

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Trudeau said earlier Friday that he would resolve the tariff issue by talking to Trump.

"We’re going to work together to meet some of the concerns," he told reporters in Canada's Prince Edward Island. "But ultimately it is through lots of real constructive conversations with President Trump that I am going to have, that will keep us moving forward on the right track for all Canadians."

Trudeau said Trump got elected because he promised to bring down the cost of groceries, but now he's talking about adding 25% to the cost of all kinds of products, including potatoes from Prince Edward Island.

"It is important to understand that Donald Trump, when he makes statements like that, he plans on carrying them out. There’s no question about it," Trudeau said.

Earlier in the week, Trump said he would impose the tariffs on America's neighbors on the first day of his presidency. 

"Right now a Caravan coming from Mexico, composed of thousands of people, seems to be unstoppable in its quest to come through our currently Open Border," he wrote. "On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders."

On Wednesday, Trump spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. He said Sheinbaum agreed to "stop Migration through Mexico, and into the United States," following a productive discussion over the phone. 

Sheinbaum had promised to raise tariffs on U.S. goods if Trump followed through with his threat. 

Trump has previously urged Canada and Mexico to do more to prevent illegal migration into the U.S. and to combat the flow of illegal drugs, in particular fentanyl. 

Shortly after Trump's tariff promises, Canadian officials said the country places the "highest priority" on border security.

"Our relationship today is balanced and mutually beneficial, particularly for American workers," Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said in a joint statement. "Today, Canada buys more from the United States than China, Japan, France, and the U.K. combined. Canada is essential to US domestic energy supply, and last year 60 percent of U.S. crude oil imports originated in Canada."

About 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85% of U.S. electricity imports are from Canada.

Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S., and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon deems vital for national security.

Should Trump follow through on his tariff threat, Canada could impose retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. goods, a senior Canadian official told The Associated Press this week.

When Trump imposed higher tariffs during his first term, other countries responded with tariffs of their own. In 2018, Canada announced billions in duties against the U.S. in response to taxes on Canadian steel and aluminum. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

• Trump vowed to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico on his first day in office.
• Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau warned tariffs will harm both Canadian and American consumers and industries.
• Trudeau said he and Trump will "work together as we previously did."

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to President-elect Donald Trump's Monday vow to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico on day one in office.

Trudeau, who's been Canada's prime minister since 2015, told reporters in Prince Edward Island, Canada, that Trump's expected action will have consequences not just on Canadians but also on American consumers, according to the Associated Press.

"Our responsibility is to point out that he would not just be harming Canadians, who work so well with the United States, but he would actually be raising prices for Americans citizens as well and hurting American industry and business," Trudeau said.

After a phone call earlier in the week to discuss the plans, Trudeau also made his way to West Palm Beach on Friday to meet with Trump, sources told Bloomberg.

Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on goods coming from the northern and southern neighbors of the US. He said it's a direct response to the inflow of immigrants and narcotics coming into the country illegally from Canada and Mexico, he said.

Canada and the US worked together during Trump's first presidency when re-negotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement. Trump threatened to use tariffs then as well. His threat of tariffs on imports from Mexico led to an expansion of the Migrant Protection Protocols program across the US-Mexico border.

Trudeau noted that the two have been able to come to an agreement in the past.

"We can work together as we did previously," Trudeau said.

While Canada has yet to impose any tariffs of its own, a senior official told AP that it is looking into introducing retaliatory tariffs on certain items from the US.

"We're going to work together to meet some of the concerns," Trudeau said. "But ultimately it is through lots of real constructive conversations with President Trump that I am going to have, that will keep us moving forward on the right track for all Canadians."

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has already said that her country would impose tariffs on the US if Trump goes through with his plan.

Sheinbaum said during a press conference this week that "one tariff will be followed by another, and so on, until we put joint ventures at risk."

As previously reported by Business Insider, Canada was the top export destination for 32 states in 2016. According to the Toronto Region Board of Trade, about 77% of Canada's exports go to the US.

• Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise car prices, impacting US and European automakers.
• Tariffs may cost carmakers 17% of annual earnings and lead to credit downgrades, per S&P Global.
• General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Stellantis, and Volvo could be hit the hardest.

President-elect Donald Trump's new tariff proposals could hit American and European carmakers hard — and could push prices up for your next car.

A Friday note by S&P Global estimates a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, coupled with a 20% tariff on light vehicle imports from the EU and UK, could cost some carmakers 17% of their annual earnings — and as high as over 30% — before factoring in interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

Higher tariffs could hit General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Stellantis, and Volvo hardest, S&P Global said. Meanwhile, BMW, Ford, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz may be less impacted.

"Donald Trump's re-election will likely intensify the headwinds the global auto industry will face in an already challenging 2025," the authors wrote.

These tariffs could push car prices higher and lead Americans to dig deeper into their wallets for another vehicle. Wells Fargo estimated Wednesday that tariffs could raise the price of cars made in the US by an average of $2,100. For vehicles fully produced in Canada or Mexico, prices in the US may increase between $8,000 and $10,000 higher, Wells Fargo estimated.

Kelley Blue Book data from October shows the average new vehicle transaction price in the US was over $48,600.

Trump announced on Monday that on his first day in office, he would sign an executive order that would put a 25% tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico and would remain in effect until "drugs, in particular, fentanyl, and all illegal aliens stop this invasion of our country!"

The US relies heavily on its neighbors for its cars. Commerce Department data reveals that the US imports over 2.3 million cars annually from Mexico. Of all US trade over the first three quarters, Mexico accounts for nearly 16%, while Canada is 14.5%. Business Insider previously detailed the exact car brands and models that could be most heavily impacted.

Trump is also expected to cut the $7,500 tax credit for EV purchases included in President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, which would likely reduce EV sales.

Both Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have spoken against the tariff proposals.

Sheinbaum suggested Tuesday that Mexico may impose its own tariffs on the US, adding Mexico has been hurt by the smuggling of drugs and weapons from the US.

Trudeau on Friday said the tariffs would have negative impacts on both Canadians and Americans.

"Our responsibility is to point out that he would not just be harming Canadians, who work so well with the United States, but he would actually be raising prices for Americans citizens as well and hurting American industry and business," Trudeau said.

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A powerful New York State Democrat made waves when she suggested the Empire State "think outside the box" like President-elect Trump is with his mass-deportation plans and potentially secede to Canada, or at least battle the feds if they try to strip federal funding from the state.

New York Democratic state Sen. Liz Krueger suggested to Politico that if Trump follows through with a reported threat to slash federal funding from "sanctuary" jurisdictions, Albany could return fire against Washington for holding back some or all of the more than $360 billion it annually sends to the Treasury.

"We’re talking a lot of money. We’re talking money we couldn’t possibly replace unless we started sending the feds a lot less money," the state Senate Finance Committee chairwoman told Politico, noting the feds similarly fund billions in New York Medicaid subsidies.

Krueger was also asked about a recent comment about joining America's neighbor to the north now that Trump is president-elect.

"If Trump won, yes," she told City & State NY prior to the election, regarding having her state join neighboring Quebec and Ontario as its own "southern province."

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Meanwhile, a top official in the New York Republican Party suggested Friday that Krueger have at it.

"Liz Krueger is a completely unserious person," said David Laska, communications director for the NYSGOP. "She should feel free to lead the way and expatriate: New Yorkers won’t miss her bloviating," Laska told Fox News Digital.

On X, George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley posted an image of CSA Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendering at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, at the end of the Civil War.

"While perhaps tempting for many, State Sen. Liz Krueger is not the first to ‘think outside the box’," Turley wrote.

"Apparently, when elections don't go your way, the solution is to plant the Maple Leaf flag in America," wrote the conservative X aggregator site Twitchy.

"I'll treat you to a one-way ticket to Montreal on the climate-friendly Amtrak," wrote political strategist and former New York Post reporter Candice Giove. Krueger had headlined a Monday climate change demonstration with Democratic Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz.

"Your elitist proposal to leave the U.S. and become a Canadian province is an insult to my uncle, who died for our nation. It'll be the best $122 spent," Giove said, posting a screenshot of the latest fare for the national railroad's "Adirondack" service.

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Krueger had suggested New York's fellow liberal New England neighbors band together and become the newest Canadian province since icy Nunavut split from the Northwest Territories in 1999.

"I thought I would suggest to Canada that instead of us all trying to illegally cross the border at night without them noticing, which is pretty hard because there’s a lot of us, that they should instead agree to let us be the southeast province, a new province of Canada, and I offered, even though I hadn’t gotten agreement from other states yet, that I thought New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, would combine and be a great new province as the southeast province of Canada," she said. 

Krueger said she loves the U.S. and that Trump winning a second term is not her fault or that of New York — which ultimately awarded its electors to Vice President Kamala Harris.

Krueger said at the time that "basically everybody" in the northeastern states is a progressive Democrat in the vein of Canadian liberal leadership.

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Krueger also reportedly received "unofficial responses" from Canadians who characterized the idea as "sellable in Ottawa."

However, in remarks to Fox News Digital later Friday, Krueger said her secession idea was a "joke, of course."

"But what is actually deadly serious is the threat from Donald Trump to take away tens of billions of dollars in federal money from New York and other states that didn't support him in the election," she said. 

"And those Trump cuts will affect all New Yorkers, whether they voted for him or not. They could impact healthcare coverage for millions of people, thousands of manufacturing jobs, transportation infrastructure that millions of New Yorkers rely on — the list goes on. So, though obviously New York is not going to become part of Canada, we will need to think outside the box to try to protect New Yorkers from Trump's vindictive and destructive policies."

Tom Homan, Trump's "border czar"-designate and an upstate New York native himself, told "The Ingraham Angle" this week that people who say they will stand in the way of mass deportation proceedings will fail.

"I'm going to do this job — the men and women of ICE are going to do this job — you're not going to stop us," said Homan, who hails from the Fort Drum area.

"If you impede us, there's going to be consequences," Homan warned.

During the election, Trump pledged to "save" New York and saw thousands gather for a rally at Madison Square Garden. 

In Manhattan, Reuters reported Trump only won a single voting precinct called Two Bridges — between the Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge — near both Chinatown and the "Five Points" immortalized in Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York." The area is reportedly 80% Asian American.

Meanwhile, other New York Democrats blamed some within their own party for Harris' loss instead of lambasting Trump.

Rep. Ritchie Torres of The Bronx recently said Trump can thank the "far left" for his win, suggesting progressives delving into "absurdities" like "from the river to the sea" and "Latinx" alienated many minority voters who would typically vote Democrat.

• President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to slap tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China.
• Tariffs raise money but may also affect prices and employment, and they can lead to trade wars.
• Here's a guide to tariffs, including who pays them, how they work, and how they affect the economy.

Tariffs are back in the spotlight after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% duty on goods from China, unless those countries stop the flow of illegal immigration and narcotics into the US.

Trump's tariff threat could be a negotiating ploy to win better terms with America's three biggest trading partners. But if the tariffs are imposed, they could affect prices, employment, and the broader US economy — especially given the risk that China, Canada, and Mexico may retaliate with tariffs, triggering a trade war.

Here's what you should know about tariffs and why they matter.

What are tariffs?

A tariff is effectively a government tax specifically levied on foreign goods imported into a country.

Tariffs date back more than 200 years and were historically used by authorities to raise money. The US government collected most of its revenue from tariffs before introducing an income tax in the early 1900s.

Authorities now use tariffs primarily to protect domestic industries from foreign competition and punish trading partners for bad behavior.

There are four types of tariffs:

• An ad valorem tariff is calculated based on the value of the good. If an imported product is worth $10 and the tariff is 10%, the importer has to pay $1.
• A specific tariff is imposed on a per-unit basis, so the value of the item doesn't matter. An importer might have to pay $1 for every pound of cocoa beans it brings into the country, whether it brings in 10 bags or 1,000.
• A compound tariff combines elements of ad valorem and specific tariffs. The tariff on an imported item could be $1 per pound or 5% of its value, depending on which generates more revenue.
• A mixed tariff applies both an ad valorem and a specific tariff, meaning an importer might have to pay $5 a pound and 10% of its value as well.

Who pays tariffs? How do they work?

The news that Trump threatened Canada with tariffs, along with Mexico and China, has made it important to understand who pays tariffs and how they work.

In the US, the simple answer is that the person or business importing the tariffed product into the US pays the tariff, and the money is paid to the US Treasury.

For example, if General Motors imports parts from its factories in Mexico and assembles its cars in the US, it would have to pay tariffs to bring in those parts.

Customs and Border Protection agents collect tariffs at 328 ports of entry, including docks, airports, and border crossings.

How do tariffs affect prices and the economy?

Tariffs raise costs for importers, and to protect their profit margins, importers typically pass on those costs by charging higher prices to their domestic customers — whether they're companies or consumers.

Those price hikes can benefit domestic producers because the hikes make their goods relatively cheaper to bring to market than imported alternatives. For example, they might make it easier for US apparel manufacturers to compete with Chinese fast-fashion companies such as Shein and Temu.

Tariffs can also spur foreign producers to drop their prices to try to keep their products competitive, hurting their domestic industry and their country's economy, and partly offsetting the upward pressure on prices from tariffs.

The countries involved may also trade lower volumes of the product if both supply and demand fall in response to the tariffs.

A 2019 research paper on the initial impact of Trump's first-term tariffs found they fully passed through into the domestic prices of imported goods — and hurt consumer choice by reducing the availability of imported varieties.

Tariffs are frequently pitched as a tool to protect domestic jobs. A National Bureau of Economic Research working paper published in January found that the 2018-2019 trade war did not affect employment in newly protected sectors. The study also found that retaliatory tariffs from other countries contributed to job losses in domestic sectors such as agriculture and were only partly mitigated by federal subsidies.

Advantages of tariffs can include stronger domestic industries, increased government revenue, and pressure on other countries to stop unfair trading practices and help address issues such as illegal immigration and the drug trade.

Disadvantages can include tariffs' effects on consumers in terms of higher prices and reduced choice, plus the risk of retaliatory tariffs that could lead to employment losses in some industries and a full-blown trade war.

Moreover, a study published in The Economic Journal in 2021 found that retaliatory tariffs "disproportionately targeted more Republican areas," suggesting they were aimed at Trump's base to try to maximize their political power.

How Trump's tariff plan would work

Trump is no stranger to using tariffs. He called himself "Tariff Man" during his first term for imposing tariffs on products such as steel and aluminum plus a wide range of Chinese goods.

He replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in his first term, allowing most goods to continue freely passing between those countries.

That would change if Trump goes ahead with sweeping tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods. Products passing into the US from its northern and southern borders would be subject to duties, and the money collected would flow to the US Treasury.

A key question is whether the tariffs would result in higher inflation. Inflation, or the annualized pace of price increases, hit a 40-year high of more than 9% in 2022, spurring the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates from nearly zero to above 5% in less than 18 months.

Inflation has dropped below 3% in recent months, freeing the Fed to begin cutting rates. The question is whether Trump's tariffs would cause price growth to accelerate again and delay further rate cuts — especially as people's deep concerns about higher living costs was a key reason they reelected him.