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WotD: Get caught up
On March 4, 2025, Donald J. Trump imposed 25% tariffs on all goods from Canada and Mexico – literally the closest friends and allies of the USA.
We have gotten caught up in a trade war.
Getting caught up means becoming involved in something unexpectedly or being absorbed in a situation you don’t want to be involved in.
This term is often used in various contexts, but today, we’ll explore what happens when nations get caught up in a trade war, especially when high tariffs are involved.
When countries get caught up in a trade war, they impose high tariffs on each other’s goods.
Tariffs are taxes that make imported products more expensive for the people and companies that purchase them.
For example, Canada has gotten caught up in a trade dispute with the USA.
Therefore, Canada decided to impose reciprocal tariffs.
The situation is quickly escalating, and both nations might get caught up in a cycle of retaliation.
As tariffs rise, businesses in both countries face higher costs, leading to increased consumer prices.
Ordinary people will get caught up in this trade war without realizing it as everyday goods become more expensive.
When nations get caught up in high tariffs, they risk economic slowdown and recession.
This seems to be Donald Trump’s main goal regarding Canada.
Companies may lose customers, and international trade can decrease significantly.
Workers will get caught up in layoffs as businesses struggle to survive the impact of tariffs.
The relationship between the USA and Canada has never been this strained.
Diplomatic efforts suffer, and the global economy may face uncertainty.
Knowing how nations get caught up in trade conflicts and how this can affect economies and individuals is essential.
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