The Canadian government isn’t backing down in the face of President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Instead, they’re gearing up for some serious payback, and Florida may feel the heat first.
Orange Juice at Risk
You might be surprised to hear this, but one of Florida’s biggest exports—orange juice—could soon face Canadian tariffs. That’s right, if Trump goes through with his tariff threats, the juice squeezed out of Florida could get a lot more expensive in Canada.
But that’s just the beginning. Word on the street is that Canada might go even further, hitting American wallets harder in the months to come.
A Bigger Picture
Canada isn’t stopping at orange juice. The government’s exploring options like blocking exports of Canadian oil, electricity, and even crucial minerals to the U.S. If this sounds like a big deal, it’s because it is.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford stirred things up last month when he hinted at cutting off energy exports if Trump pushed forward with his tariff plans. While Ford later clarified that he wants to boost energy exports, his initial comments were aimed at showing support for Canadian workers.
Canada’s Strategy
According to Canadian Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, these tariffs will be carefully designed to hurt the U.S. where it counts—aiming to turn the pressure dial all the way up on President Trump. It’s clear that Canada wants to send a message that these threats won’t be taken lightly.
Since Trump’s election win in 2024, his relationship with Canada has been anything but smooth. Despite Canada being one of the U.S.’s closest allies, Trump has been tossing around ideas that have many Canadians shaking their heads. One of the more outlandish proposals? Making Canada the “51st state.” But, let’s just say, that’s not a dream Canadians are eager to make come true!
As tensions rise, it looks like this diplomatic showdown isn’t over yet. With Canada ready to take action, the ball is now in Trump’s court—and Florida might feel the brunt of it first.
