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President-elect Trump’s announcement to delay the imposition of steep tariffs—ranging from 10% to 60% on various imports—has drawn a visceral reaction from both supporters and critics. It appears that Trump employed a provocative approach reminiscent of poker, calling the hand of Canadian officials while leaving them exposed. Critics argue that this was a strategic play designed to gauge reactions, leaving many Canadian politicians, particularly Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his administration, scrambling in response.