For people that didn't understand, that's why all the trips and MOUs that have resulted. The clock is ticking. There's a few things on Canada's side, such as the Sec. 122 tariffs which could die on July 24th. Also the House is drafting a pro-CUSMA bill which seems to have wide support from both sides of the aisle. Northern state governors have been very actively promoting this bill.
No matter how many trips, it would be a long time before we could replace all U.S. trade and I'm sure that's not the goal. However we do want to be in a position of relative strength when we get to the table. Tick-tock but not trick talk.
“In our neighbourhood, we call the shots.” I take that as a threat! If you don't do things my way, we will treat you like Venezuela & Iran. I hope our PM stays away from Ottawa for awhile, even when he is "home". The lunatic in the whitehouse needs to be dealt with & Americans are sitting on their hands! Why? Why isn't he in jail? There's lots of proof to put him there with 1000's of pages of data & photos to prove their case. Very frustrating.
The U.S. legal system moves slowly and has a lot of constitutional limits around prosecuting a sitting president.
From Canada’s side, the smarter move is focusing on what we can control... strengthening our economy and diversifying trade so we’re less dependent on any single country.
There are many things we can and do control in Canada. PM Mark Carney needs to end the foreign trips for these countries we already have agreements with. He needs to clean house with government in Ottawa, get free trade within provinces, and actually unleash our resources which the world needs. Not just talk. Action is needed! 🇨🇦
Yes, thanks Fred, much appreciated! Yes, Carney is doing a good job on that. The friendships formed are vital to us being independent from our neighbours to the south. We have to put them in the begging position for once. I love Americans, don't get me wrong, but, their president is ruthless & only cares about himself.
For people that didn't understand, that's why all the trips and MOUs that have resulted. The clock is ticking. There's a few things on Canada's side, such as the Sec. 122 tariffs which could die on July 24th. Also the House is drafting a pro-CUSMA bill which seems to have wide support from both sides of the aisle. Northern state governors have been very actively promoting this bill.
No matter how many trips, it would be a long time before we could replace all U.S. trade and I'm sure that's not the goal. However we do want to be in a position of relative strength when we get to the table. Tick-tock but not trick talk.
Good points, Jim.
Canada isn’t trying to replace U.S. trade... that would take decades.
The goal is leverage.
The more partners and contracts we have in place, the stronger our position when CUSMA talks happen.
Diversification isn’t separation. It’s insurance. Tick-tock is right.
Sure it is 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Talk is cheap, real cheap from Mr T.
“In our neighbourhood, we call the shots.” I take that as a threat! If you don't do things my way, we will treat you like Venezuela & Iran. I hope our PM stays away from Ottawa for awhile, even when he is "home". The lunatic in the whitehouse needs to be dealt with & Americans are sitting on their hands! Why? Why isn't he in jail? There's lots of proof to put him there with 1000's of pages of data & photos to prove their case. Very frustrating.
I understand the frustration, Patsy.
The U.S. legal system moves slowly and has a lot of constitutional limits around prosecuting a sitting president.
From Canada’s side, the smarter move is focusing on what we can control... strengthening our economy and diversifying trade so we’re less dependent on any single country.
That’s really the point of the article.
There are many things we can and do control in Canada. PM Mark Carney needs to end the foreign trips for these countries we already have agreements with. He needs to clean house with government in Ottawa, get free trade within provinces, and actually unleash our resources which the world needs. Not just talk. Action is needed! 🇨🇦
Yes, thanks Fred, much appreciated! Yes, Carney is doing a good job on that. The friendships formed are vital to us being independent from our neighbours to the south. We have to put them in the begging position for once. I love Americans, don't get me wrong, but, their president is ruthless & only cares about himself.