Trump knows the United States has more leverage over its neighbors than they do over his country. But exploiting that position of strength could cause a historic rupture.

Canada and the EU vowed Tuesday to stand firm against US President Donald Trump's move to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports -- pushing Washington further towards a trade war with key global partners.

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Amid warnings of price increases, Canada moved quickly to retaliate, China said it had planned countermeasures and Mexico said it would soon unveil its response.

According to President Sheinbaum, Mexico has cut a deal with the U.S. to delay the tariffs. Under the deal, she said Mexico is sending another 10,000 members of its national guard to the southern border to combat drug traffickers, while the U.S. has agreed to do more to prevent the trafficking of high-powered weapons to Mexico.

The European Union plans to retaliate against the United States for new steel and aluminum tariffs. "Unjustified tariffs on the EU will not go unanswered—they will trigger firm and proportionate countermeasures,

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, including those from Canada. Trump, once again, expressed a desire to make Canada the 51st state.