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...nevertheless, a vindictive pr*ck that's getting you all excited and mad right now. 😁 yooo-hoooo? He is.....PRESIDENT. And.............. he is running the USA.

Mexico seemed to have done the right thing! Unfortunately.....it doesn't seem to bode well for us. Trump seems to be bent on playing hard ball, and maybe this means chickens are coming home to roost for Trudeau. U.S. President Donald Trump held off Monday on his tariff threats against Mexico for one month of further negotiations after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to send 10,000 members of her country’s national guard to the border to address drug trafficking. A senior Canadian official said Canada was not confident it could avoid the looming tariffs as Mexico did. That’s because Canada feels as if the administration is shifting its requests of Canada more than it did for Mexico. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly. The U.S. and Mexican leaders announced the pause after what Trump described on social media as a “very friendly conversation,” and he said he looked forward to the upcoming talks. https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china-sheinbaum-trudeau-017efa8c3343b8d2a9444f7e65356ae9 Canada could be going on a wild ride ....................at least, until Trudeau is gone. Carney could be seen as an extension of Trudeau (by Trump), so he might not be able to negotiate successfully with Trump. Trump could also pin his ire on the whole LIBERAL PARTY.

Being hostile to someone, is not the definition of a bully. Trudeau has meddled in US politics since 2015, had taken potshots at and insulted Trump on numerous occasions. I tend to think somehow, this is personal. Trudeau insulted Trump for years, now places are reversed Trudeau has spent years attacking Trump to boost his own political fortunes, so why are Canadians upset that Trump is returning the favour? https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/trudeau-insulted-trump-for-years-now-places-are-reversed Simply put - we could be facing this crisis due to our PM who's got an uncontrollable big mouth! 😁 It wouldn't be the first time his big mouth had hurt relationships with other nation(s). Like, India? .....and how in answer to Trump's ban against Muslims in certain nations, Trudeau issued an open invitation to all refugees all over the world to come to Canada..........which he had to backtrack from, of course. That's what we get for voting in a drama queen. 😁

And.....what is this thing about a "bully?" Excuse me? 😁 Trump, is not a bully! You folks, are mis-using the term! Trump is doing his job as the US President. His responsibility is to look after his own nation and own people! He doesn't have to look after Canada! You're so used to Biden and the Liberals......who put migrants and other nations ahead of the USA and Canada.......that's why you're all confused now that you're faced with someone who's adamant to put America first! 😁 If you think Trump is a bully for demanding something in return - lol, you must think the same way of your employers - who demand labor from you in exchange for salary! Either my way or the highway! 🤣

You can't deal with a nation's leader the same way you would deal with your neighborhood bully. Not if you can stand on your own, without this nation.

I don't know much about minerals we supply to the USA. But if the USA will drill and start mining their own minerals.....they might not need us at all. They get 27% of uranium here, and 25% in Kazakstan. They get the rest from other countries. We're not their exclusive supplier. Sources and percentage shares of total U.S. purchases of uranium in 2022 were: Canada 27% Kazakhstan 25% Russia 12% Uzbekistan 11% Australia 9% Six other countries combined 16% https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/nuclear/where-our-uranium-comes-from.php

Corrections: We don't know what could've happened if we didn't go into a tit-for-tat. Who knows, maybe Trump would've lifted the tariff a week later. But we do know what Trump says will happen, if we retaliate.

Managing the big bank is not the same as running and managing, and making policies for a nation! As an example: Carney couldn't have implemented his radical climate-change policies as the chief of the Bank of England. But, Carney is the brains behind Trudeau's epic fail climate-change policies! Being a banker doesn't qualify him to become PM.

It's another taxpayers' money down the drain! The Liberal government kinda reminds me of someone who's always getting into epic failed get-rich-quickly investments!

What has nothing to do with her? Smith's position is the practical solution - that's the argument being presented in the OP! Read the title of this thread and the OP. That's what this thread is about.

I'm all for that. And buying Canadian products. But, it was pointed out in one of the news channels, that it isn't easy to identify what are Canadian products. Some products may say Made in Canada - but, ingredients may have come from the USA. Oh lol - I stocked up on products that I use which are US-made, hoping that this insanity wouldn't last that long. There is still hope. Trump and Trudeau are supposed to talk today.

Look, I don't care what Trump says. How he justifies his decision, is not my point. I'm looking at this situation from an objective perspective. How a nation wants to conduct her trade/commerce within her own borders.........is her own business. Our practical options: 1. Meet the condition to avoid the tariff 2. Pursue all other positive avenues in negotiations 3. Walk away from having any trade with the USA. Tit-for-tat, will surely drive Canada to the ground! It's not the answer. Trump could just as easily decide to withdraw from doing any trade at all with Canada.

Nations aren't being forced to play his game. They can take their businesses elsewhere. We don't have to do trade with the USA.......................right?

If you think the tariff will be the only problem......you gotta be kidding. We'll lose businesses - and Carney, heaven forbid if he becomes PM, will chase businesses out of Canada and get them running straight into Trump's welcoming arms! We'll have a "brain drain." Professionals and skilled workers will follow where the money is!

I don't know what post you refer to. Just for the record........ I'm not saying those who fight it aren't patriotic. I'm saying.......tit-for-tat tariff is not the answer. I gave Danielle Smith's position on the matter to be practical. BIG DIFFERENCE. On the other hand, To say that those who don't agree with a tariff pissing contest, to be un-patriotic.........is what's ignorant and insensible. The above poster who came out swinging accusing me to be a Chinese bot, has clearly become un-hinged by this downturn with the USA. Lol - If she's unhinging now at the first round - I'd hate to imagine how she'll be if Trump increases the tariff even higher in this pissing contest! 🤣 We should exhaust all positive avenues before we jump into a tariff war we can't possibly win. We're not in any position to win. Unfortunately, the Liberal government had weakened us and stifled our growth.

You liberal and progressives shouldn't even dare mention the word, "patriotism"..... .....................when you all were so willing to sell out Canada....... ...................to ........................SOCIALIST agenda! Patriotism, is a term you don't understand. So, never mind the stupidity of posturing, and hypocritical show of outrage.

Maybe, you can't understand bigger terms......thus, you think something's wrong with my English. 🤣 What can we do if your ENGLISH vocabulary is so limited? 😁 My thinking, isn't crippled.......unlike yours. I don't think you'll pass for a sane person. Well, I don't know who you're calling Chinese botheads. Lol - I suppose you can't refute what I just said. You liberals all say and do the same thing - if you're losing ground, you resort to personal attacks and name-calling. Hahahaha - you folks must be the bots! hahaha Another one bites the dust. have a nice day.

Senseless folks who call themselves so-called, "patriots," don't see the point. You do what's BEST for our nation! Where were you when our nation was being shredded by the Liberals? The Liberals had put us in this helpless predicament, by their insane bureaucracy and policies that stifled our growth and development! Allowing so many migrants into our nation......that it had created a crisis within the country! The way they mishandled tax-payers' money! That's shameful! That seems almost like a deliberate move......taking the page from Biden! Lol - in the old days, they'll be charged for treason! So, what do you suggest we'll do if he retaliates back with our counter tariff and raises the tariffs even more. What's so freaking hard to understand with what Danielle Smith is sayng. I hope you did have the good sense to hear what she had to say..........before exploding all over the thread?

So.........now he's slapped the tariff. Who's crying? 😁 Who's crawling to Washington tomorrow to meet with him? As a Canadian.....I find that humiliating. ? EH?

You can whine about that all you want...................but....................the numbers are irrelevant. The point is that the US President want to tightly secure all US borders.

I can't stress this enough. Learn something from it. Let this be a huge WAKE-UP call to CANADA! We shouldn't be dependent in such a big way to any other nations........after all, we're one of the 4ichest nations in the world (with our natural resoyrces). It's now time for all CANADIANS to come together and demand that we start developing our own! Unfortunately, we're coming late to the ball-game. It'll take time to get things set up. See the difference between a VISIONARY leader like Trump, from a "reactionary" one like the Liberals.

I'm also beginning to entertain the idea that he really would want Canada to be the 51st state. For USA's security and peace of mind. Maybe he figures....all expenses going to securing the borders and improving military capabilities of Canada makes it all worth it. USA will foot all the bills. And Canadian resources will be kept securely..........all within the family. :shrug; I'm just speculating. When asked by a reporter - he did hint at using economic aggression as the way he'd do it. Lol - maybe, if we go tit-for-tat..........we're falling right into his trap?

Whatever his real intentions are.........all we can do is speculate........and gripe about it. :shrug; We'll still feel the pain. Doesn't make any difference what his real reasons are. RIGHT? Does the situation change for us that I mis-read what his intentions are? How do you know what he and his buddies think? have they given you any inside info? Are you privvy with them? You don't really know anymore than I do. We both rely on news media! I could also be right! His aim is to put AMERICA, FIRST. And that isn't a small phrase. It seems when he said, "FIRST," he also means as being the leader of the whole world! America will become what and how we regard the UNITED NATIONS today. Nations will be coming directly and making deals with Trump. If the UN survives Trump 😁..................it'll be nothing more but a puppet. Meaning - at the end of the day, the USA will be calling the shots! We can agree that he's aiming to and working on getting his goal?

CARNEY's SOCIALIST message to tax the heavy polluters - meaning, the JOB-MAKING companies - will be reason enough to say goodbye to many so-called, "heavy polluters!" Carney is as good as to have swept businesses off Canada, moving them to the USA! 😁 There is no carbon tax in the USA! The USA isn't doing any insane climate-change policies! That alone, would be such an inviting proposition to many businesses! There'll be an exodus of businesses to the USA! Heck, it will be a golden age for businesses in the USA, too! And........ People will follow where businesses go Figure it out! It's heartbreaking seeing where this will leave us. We can't blame Trump! He's the President of the USA.............and he's fighting to make his nation to be on top of the world. He's putting America first! he made no secret about his intention! AMERICA FIRST, was and is, his battle cry! We can only blame ourselves for the kind of leaders we choose. Who gave Trudeau the second term? Who among you is even considering to vote for Trudeau's chosen successor?

Let this be a huge WAKE-UP call to CANADA! We shouldn't be dependent in such a big way to any other nations........after all, we're one of the 4ichest nations in the world (with our natural resoyrces). It's now time for all CANADIANS to come together and demand that we start developing our own! Unfortunately, we're coming late to the ball-game. See the difference between a VISIONARY leader like Trump, from a "reactionary" one like the Liberals. Our pain has just begun. What do you think will happen to businesses in Canada......now that Trump had issued an invitation to all businesses in the world, and also had threatened them with huge tariffs if they don't manufacture in the USA? How many businesses will leave us.............and move to the USA? If USA becomes the land of opportunity again - how many professionals and skilled workers are we going to lose? You think we can hang on to our surgeons, doctors, nurses, dentists, hi-tech, etc....?