Chinese premier, Trudeau announce exploratory free trade talks

[mentalfloss]

I'm not a big fan of free trade, but conservatives absolutely loved all of Harper's failed attempts at it so I guess we should give them a chance enjoy the party.

The good news is that they all became Liberals and care about human rights now.


Chinese premier, Trudeau announce exploratory free trade talks

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday exploratory talks on free trade will begin between Canada and China — with the goal of doubling trade between the two countries by 2020 — but a proposed extradition treaty is continuing to raise human rights concerns.

Among the bilateral agreements on economic issues signed today was a four-year deal allowing for Canadian canola to continue to be exported to China, a trade worth $2 billion, and the resumption of Chinese imports of bone-in beef from Canadian cattle over 30 months of age.

Trudeau touted Canada and China's "renewed" relationship, which would allow for "honest, regular engagement" on issues that were important and perhaps the source of disagreement between the two countries.

Chinese premier, Trudeau announce exploratory free trade talks - Politics - CBC News

Someone is salty.

China Getting Ready to Buy Canada

 

[DaSleeper]

Another trou d'eau Fluffer thread

 

[Machjo]

And why do you oppose free trade?

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

Now that the Little Potato Head has endorsed Free Trade, you are all for it.

 

[Machjo]

Now that the Little Potato Head has endorsed Free Trade, you are all for it.

I've always endorsed free trade independently of the party in power.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

I've always endorsed free trade independently of the party in power.

Sorry, my comment was to the OP.

 

[Corduroy]

The Liberals have always support free trade since back in the days of Laurier. Briefly they pretended they were against NAFTA to get elected, but they really weren't.

 

[Machjo]

Sorry, my comment was to the OP.

If you read the OP correctly, he said he's against free trade.

 

[MHz]

Talks are a long, long way from a signed contract. Those are going to Russia and Iran almost exclusively.

 

[Machjo]

Here's a really good free trade deal. Everyone with a diploma in East Indian cookery is given a Canadian work and business visa for life. He just shows his diploma at the port of entry, we give him the visa. Done.

Then Canada would have cuisine to write home about!

Oh, Sichuan too!

 

[petros]

Where is home that you wish to write to?

 

[Machjo]

Where is home that you wish to write to?

Oh come on! It's an idiomatic expression nan.

That said, British chefs need not apply.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

If you read the OP correctly, he said he's against free trade.

for now.

 

[petros]

Oh come on! It's an idiomatic expression nan.

That said, British chefs need not apply.

It's racist, that's what it is.

Bits eat what European butchers throw away.

 

[mentalfloss]

Sorry, my comment was to the OP.

I'm for fair trade.

 

[Machjo]

I'm for fair trade.

Expecting Afghanistan to adopt a 15/hour minimum wage is ludicrous!

The best part about free trade is that the poorer country benefits the most from it in the long term.

It always surprises me when socialists oppose free trade and then pretend they support the redistribution of wealth.

Here's what I could see as an initial free trade arrangement between Canada and China. Certain self-employed sole traders and worker cooperatives can import tariff-free. Some exceptions: certain weapons and other prohibited businesses.

 

[mentalfloss]

Afghanistan?

Just look at Mexico.

 

[mentalfloss]

Justin Trudeau defends extradition treaty talks with China - The Globe and Mail

 

[Curious Cdn]

They get our resources and we get buried in cheap, plastic chachkas. What could be better?

 

[mentalfloss]

Don't tell ES, but they're even stealing our threads!