US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called Canada “sucks” and threatened to end the trade deal, while the Polymarket contract on whether the S&P 500 opens up or down on April 15 sits at 100.0% YES.
## Market reaction
The S&P 500 movement on April 15 contract is at 100% YES for a positive open. The sub-market for April 15 trades at $12,373 actual USDC daily, with $12,379 in face value volume. The largest move in recent sessions was negligible, and positions have not shifted meaningfully.
## Why it matters
Lutnick’s comments could signal an escalation in trade tensions that affects USMCA renewal talks. At 100% YES, the contract prices in no disruption from this rhetoric, but any concrete policy follow-through (tariff proposals, formal trade review) would force a repricing. Geopolitical rhetoric at this level from a sitting Commerce Secretary has direct implications for trade policy timelines.
## What to watch
Official responses from Canadian trade representatives could shift these odds. More specifically, Lutnick’s next public statements and any House votes related to tariffs are the near-term catalysts. Domestic economic policy shifts tied to US-Canada trade would also matter.
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Source: https://cryptobriefing.com/us-commerce-secretary-lutnick-calls-canada-sucks-threatens-to-end-trade-deal/
