여러분도 뉴스로 캐나다-미국 관세 전쟁을 많이 접해보셨겠죠? 캐나다에 사는 저는 2-3월 내내 관세 전쟁에 관한 얘기를 계속 듣고 다녔답니다. 시간이 좀 흘렀지만, 이에 관한 가상 영어 대화를 만들어서 공부 해봅시다.
A: Hey, have you been following the latest on the U.S.-Canada trade situation?
B: A bit. I know tensions have been rising, but what's the current status?
A: Well, earlier this year, President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports, excluding energy products, which were hit with a 10% tariff. He cited concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking as reasons.
B: That's quite a move. How did Canada respond?
A: Canada retaliated by imposing 25% tariffs on $30 billion worth of U.S. goods, including steel, aluminum, and various consumer products. They also filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization regarding the U.S. tariffs.
B: I heard something about Trump suggesting Canada become the 51st state. Is that true?
A: Yes, Trump made comments about potentially annexing Canada, referring to it as the "51st state." This rhetoric has significantly strained diplomatic relations.
B: How is this affecting the Canadian economy?
A: The Canadian manufacturing sector has been hit hard. In April, the Purchasing Managers' Index dropped to 45.3, the lowest since May 2020, indicating a significant contraction due to tariff uncertainties.
B: Are there any signs of resolution?
A: Recently, U.S. Customs confirmed that auto parts compliant with the USMCA are exempt from the new tariffs, which provides some relief to manufacturers.
B: That's a complex situation. Hopefully, both countries can find a way to de-escalate the tensions.
중요 표현 정리
- Impose tariffs – 관세를 부과하다
- Retaliate with tariffs – 보복 관세를 부과하다
- File a complaint with the WTO – 세계무역기구에 제소하다
- Annexation rhetoric – 병합에 대한 수사
- Manufacturing sector contraction – 제조업 부문의 수축
- Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) – 구매관리자지수
- USMCA-compliant – 미국-멕시코-캐나다 협정 준수
- De-escalate tensions – 긴장을 완화하다
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