Suggesting it was naive for Trudeau to put his faith in Mexican solidarity is not anti-Canadian. The US has long made it clear that it wanted a separate deal with Canada, and that its real target was Mexico. The Liberals refused, citing solidarity with Mexico and a series of idiotic progressive demands on unions, identity politics and climate change which were untenable from the start. If that backfires on them they'll be holding the can.
NAFTA; Did Mexico throw Canada under the bus ?
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Suggesting it was naive for Trudeau to put his faith in Mexican solidarity is not anti-Canadian. The US has long made it clear that it wanted a separate deal with Canada, and that its real target was Mexico. The Liberals refused, citing solidarity with Mexico and a series of idiotic progressive demands on unions, identity politics and climate change which were untenable from the start. If that backfires on them they'll be holding the can.
There is no "end" yet. Trump's trade tirades are all subject to Congressional approval. I am no fan of Trudeau, believe you me but we're in this situation because Trump is a sick fukc who doesn't like any kind of multilateralism and doesn't listen to the better informed , not because Trudeau did anything. Trump, Trump, Trump ... It's all about Trump and this is yet another publicity stunt until Congress agrees to it.
Maybe. Or maybe we could have reached agreement with his negotiators separately and be done with it if the Liberals hadn't insisted on a progressive agenda and solidarity with Mexico. We'll find out soon.
No you couldn't Trump controls the action, not common sense.
He's a whack job, in case you didn't notice.
I noticed. On the other hand the sudden raise in stock price for Magna, Martinrea and Linamar (Canadian auto manufacturers) suggests a lot of people feel an agreement with Canada will now be just a formality, despite Trump's bluster.
Ford, GM, Chrysler stand to lose more than anyone. There are no "Canadian" cars and tariffs will price North American cars right out of the market. MAGA, my ass. He's bonkers.
... almost nothing. You can't get things done in Washington by being a dictating monarch. You have to be a wheeler-dealer and Trump is too used to being the Sole Proprietor, not the Chairman of a committee.
Walter is another Quisling who loves Trump but hates his country. Where do these assholes come from and why don't we run them out of our country?
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I'll believe it when I hear the Mexican officials confirm that it is done.
On that note, Canada is now in the position to either accept, reject or modify the deal to suit its liking if the US and Mexico want a 3-way arrangement.
This is not a bad outcome for Canada at all
Mexican President was in on the press conference via phone proclaiming the deal is done now to include Canada.
Canadian officials changing their tune a bit by saying the deal has to be good for the middle class when they get included
This was inevitable. A world of economic nationalism and flexible, bilateral trade agreements founded on the best interests of both parties in developing sovereign, national, integrated, industrustrial economies presents more opportunities than threats for Canada. But we need someone with strength and vision to stand up for Canada. That flapping flowerchild adrift in his global Woodstock, Justin, will simply get stomped on by Trump.
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Canadian officials said they have been in constant contact with the negotiating teams and are in favour of the bilateral deal
Ummm, kinda presumptive statement considering that no one has seen the deal yet, let alone if it's anywhere close to where Canada wants to be.
Canucks stand in a good position right now
Justine must be getting pretty desperate if he's already trying to invoke the best interests of the middle class. Hell, the election is still a fair ways off