Canada Prepares for 'Liberation Day': Will It Get a Sharpie-Detailed Tariff Number or Just an Emoji? As the clock ticks down to April 2, Canadians find themselves wrestling with the exhilarating uncertainty of what U.S. President Donald Trump has dubbed "Liberation Day." The day, which promises to upend trade relations like a child shaking a snow globe, has left Canadians eagerly speculating if they will receive a proper tariff number or just an emoji scrawled on a napkin. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in a recent interview that had everyone wondering if he was channeling an avant-garde artist, announced that the U.S. would present each trading partner with a "specific number." “We’ve really set the bar high,” he declared, while waves of confusion washed over the Canadian government like unprocessed maple syrup. “Some countries could see numbers that are quite high, while others might just get an emoji. It’s all about making it more fun for the world. Who doesn’t love a good emoji?” Indeed, Canadians are now caught in a frenzy of speculation. Will they receive a crisp, digitized number that reflects their worth in the eyes of the American trade overlords? Or will they find themselves slapped with a sad-faced emoji, perhaps representing the nation's plight as they watch their favorite imports become more expensive than a winter heating bill? This bizarre ceremony isn’t just impacting economic analysts. The Canadian store managers have banded together to prepare for the fallout, gathering in hushed tones over coffee to debate the importance of smiley faces versus pixelated dollar signs. “If they give us a thumbs-up emoji, I’m worried my whole inventory of poutine ingredients will be facing a tax hike,” lamented a local grocer. “But if it’s a taco emoji, that might actually be good news—for the taco-loving hipsters!” In efforts to prepare, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken an unprecedented step: he’s consulting a group of emoji experts to interpret any potential emoji-related tariffs. “We believe in being proactive,” Trudeau announced, standing next to a whiteboard filled with doodles of smiley faces, thumbs, and suspiciously ominous poop emojis. “It’s all about understanding the nuances of today’s emoji culture. This could be the key to negotiating peace at the border.” In light of all this, one thing is certain: April 2 will leave Canadians with more questions than answers. Will they get a clear-cut tariff number that they can present to their accountant or will they be forced to decipher the emotional undertones of a single emoji? Regardless of the outcome, one can only hope that the Canadian sense of humor can weather whatever "Liberation Day" presents. After all, nothing helps smooth over international trade disputes quite like a good pun—and a hearty plate of well-seasoned poutine.