Canada and Europe aren’t “turning against” the United States... they’re preparing for a future where Washington is no longer the steady hand everyone counted on.
Another great common sense addition to Canada's History with the USA! I have a comparison of Canadians response to fake people. The women on your list will love this hehe. My favourite ladies shop in town had been sold by the male owner & taken over by a new female owner. On my day off from work, I pulled on my jeans & t-shirt & went to town. Lo & behold, in that ladies shop window was a suit I HAD to have! I walked in & questioned the new owner of the store of the size...8, yes, the right size! It had a straight pencil skirt with a little pleat, charcoal with a pink pinstripes, the jacket was pink with charcoal pinstripes, perfect for work! I asked the price, she pretty much curled her lip into a 1/2 snarl, so rude! "oh, it's too expensive for you" Jealous bitch knew it would fit LOL I asked again, $600.00! Thank you, as I walked out I looked back & said, I could afford 2 of these if I wanted them, then walked away. She had a DRUMP attitude. A week or so later she walked into MY place of business. I was wearing a sharp black suit that day. She was surprised to see me & asked to see the Manager, I smiled politely & said, "I am she". She stammered out her question like butter wouldn't melt in her mouth. I simply answered her question, walked away & bid her a nice day.. Ya see, I had taken over as Owner/Manager of a Sears Agency & everyone in town knew of the transaction, because it was advertised. I, as the polite Canadian, treated her nicely, but it WAS nice watching her eat CROW! LOL Revenge is sweet & wasn't even planned that way haha & I never ever thought of buying from her again.
Yes, absolutely Fred! As a polite Canadian, i never stoop down to those peoples levels & of course, the sweetest thing was, she discovered I really could afford 2 of those suits...she lost a customer just like the orange ball did haha
The latest numbers that I came across was that in 2024 Canada’s trade with the US (including both buying and selling products and services) accounted for approximately 75% of Canada’s total trade. In 2025 Canada’s trade with the US fell to about 71% of total trade with the difference made up primarily by increased trade with Europe. Trade diversification seems to be working so far - let’s see if trade in 2026 continues that trend.
Another great common sense addition to Canada's History with the USA! I have a comparison of Canadians response to fake people. The women on your list will love this hehe. My favourite ladies shop in town had been sold by the male owner & taken over by a new female owner. On my day off from work, I pulled on my jeans & t-shirt & went to town. Lo & behold, in that ladies shop window was a suit I HAD to have! I walked in & questioned the new owner of the store of the size...8, yes, the right size! It had a straight pencil skirt with a little pleat, charcoal with a pink pinstripes, the jacket was pink with charcoal pinstripes, perfect for work! I asked the price, she pretty much curled her lip into a 1/2 snarl, so rude! "oh, it's too expensive for you" Jealous bitch knew it would fit LOL I asked again, $600.00! Thank you, as I walked out I looked back & said, I could afford 2 of these if I wanted them, then walked away. She had a DRUMP attitude. A week or so later she walked into MY place of business. I was wearing a sharp black suit that day. She was surprised to see me & asked to see the Manager, I smiled politely & said, "I am she". She stammered out her question like butter wouldn't melt in her mouth. I simply answered her question, walked away & bid her a nice day.. Ya see, I had taken over as Owner/Manager of a Sears Agency & everyone in town knew of the transaction, because it was advertised. I, as the polite Canadian, treated her nicely, but it WAS nice watching her eat CROW! LOL Revenge is sweet & wasn't even planned that way haha & I never ever thought of buying from her again.
Patsy, I love this story. 😄
Never judge a book by its cover... or a customer by their blue jeans.
The real win wasn't that she got embarrassed.
The real win was that you treated her better than she treated you.
That's the Canadian part of the story.
Yes, absolutely Fred! As a polite Canadian, i never stoop down to those peoples levels & of course, the sweetest thing was, she discovered I really could afford 2 of those suits...she lost a customer just like the orange ball did haha
The latest numbers that I came across was that in 2024 Canada’s trade with the US (including both buying and selling products and services) accounted for approximately 75% of Canada’s total trade. In 2025 Canada’s trade with the US fell to about 71% of total trade with the difference made up primarily by increased trade with Europe. Trade diversification seems to be working so far - let’s see if trade in 2026 continues that trend.
Good point, Kevin.
A 4-point shift may not sound huge, but in trade terms it's substantial.
Diversification takes years, not months.
The interesting question is whether 2026 continues the trend.
If it does, Canada becomes less vulnerable to political and economic shocks coming from any single market.
An excellent and informative article, thank you.