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Canada generates 1/5th of its GDP by selling into the US
Mexico generates more than 1/3rd of its GDP by selling into the US
The US generates just 1/50th its GDP selling into both
Trade wars hurt everyone but Trump "has the cards" and he knows it
This will increase consumer prices, no doubt. But it has the potential to drive both Mexico and Canada into a depression which is why they are panicking. Trump intends to use this to negotiate border security and to bolster domestic industry.
Will it work? TBD
But don't let people lie about who has the leverage here. The US economy is the golden goose and the whole world knows it.