

Sad to say, we should have diversified our trading many years ago (there was even an attempt 20 plus years ago under Chrétien). I have seen in my life Canada actually move away from trade with not US partners (CARIBCAN getting gutted for example). This stunt just shows how wrong it is to put all our eggs (good luck getting them now americans) in one basket. We need to stop sending raw materials (wood, ore, oil, coal, uranium, potash, etc.) to be made into finished goods and then buying those goods back. Transporting oilsand is a good example of how utterly stupid and wasteful this policy is (like we are talking about moving effectively mud with some crude in it across north america).
His obsession with trade deficits is really weird coming from the US that outsourced everything they could and became the largest consumer market. Its like he thinks other countries did that to the US and not you know what happened/is happening.
Oh the damage is done, there is no way Canada (not going to talk for other nations) will ever have as nice a trade relationship with the US. This was a wake up call for us and if we don’t diversify our trading partners then we deserve the pain the orange man will bring.
Keep in mind we have spent 50 plus years getting the raw end of the deal with the US (softwood lumber, coal, power, oil sands, water etc.) all well telling ourselves that this is building a strong bond with our neighbours, only to now have it all turn to ash.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-trump-speak-trade-war-1.7448805
looks like we get 30 days of reprieve.
Why does that sound like it should be on the side of a penis pump?
Well its been doing this for the last 4 or so phones now. I think its more an issue of it geolocating me to the States sometimes. Its more an annoyance at this point.
I change it, but then half the time when it updates I am back in the silly units. I should really look for another map program
Google still puts my map in miles and gives gas prices in gallons… I am in Canada where we use neither.
The guy in the running for next liberal leader is backed by American oligarchs? That’s not good.
It was weak and the whole speech came off as weak and lame. This was the time to show some back bone and I did not see it. At this point of time having the government prorogued and our leadership uncertain (just so the ruling party gets to have a nice leadership race) is very bad. We need to have an appropriate yet firm response and I think of all the various party leaders (and would be leaders) Trudeau is the least likely to be taken seriously.
He did say if. it was right at the beginning of the speech. I will give you that the 155 was billion (I was typing as he spoke) and got that part wrong. Same thing however, as its a limited response to a total trade war.
edit: just rewatched the part, what was said is:
“a decision should they elect to proceed with, should take effect on tuesday feb 4th.”
Still watching our great leader talk (I guess this bothers people?) and I am sad to see the attempt to appeal to reason and compassion with the american government. When will we learn?
Dang it, I am here waiting for our crap prime minister to come out on stage to let the nation know if we are doing anything in response to this. Its like blue balling for national sovereignty.
Edit going to write down my thoughts as he talks: Oh here he is… comes out with a grin then remembers this is not a good time for that. And now is talking “if” the usa goes though with these “threats”. MY DEAR SHITHEALING IDIOT, THIS IS NOT A WHAT IF! Like is this guy even working in todays reality, and not last weeks?
“We stand at the ready to work together” so we are doing what? what does that mean?
Oh 155 items being tariffed back, so we are responding to a total tariff regime with a limited one. I guess better then nothing?
Ok, so fuck the system. Just a question though? Is it fucking in a sensual way?
(just want to head off some awkward scenarios)
“Fresh fruit in the wintertime, nothing is too good for my people”
still very flushed. And that means you will live forever, right?
Their well flushed kidneys.