In a press conference, President Trump inaccurately stated that Canada imposes exorbitant tariffs on U.S. dairy products. While over-quota tariffs exist under the USMCA, 99.9% of U.S. dairy exports to Canada enter tariff-free. This misinformation not only affects the understanding of trade relations but has prompted other nations to consider countermeasures. Fact checks reveal that Trump's narrative does not align with actual trade agreements or economic data, leading to concerns over the impact of such false claims on international relations and domestic economies.
Trump states that 'Canada imposes a 250-300% tariff on many of our dairy products.' However, this claim is misleading as it refers to over-quota tariffs, and 99.9% of dairy imports are tariff-free.
The International Dairy Food Association explained that the U.S. has never come close to exceeding our USMCA quotas, leading to the conclusion that high tariffs will not be applied.
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