Canadians are begging for free trade with China

[mentalfloss]

Americans are sad.


More than two-thirds of Canadians support a free trade deal with China

OTTAWA — Almost 70 per cent of Canadians support a free trade deal with China, a new University of British Columbia poll finds, showing “pragmatism” is on the rise in the age of Trump.

In the next decade, Canadians also predict China will be a bigger economic power, “doing more to maintain peace,” “more stable and predictable” and “doing more to address environmental issues” than the United States — perceptions likely fuelled by President Donald Trump’s administration, according to researchers.

There remain, however, concerns over Chinese military power and growing influence in Canada — and well over half of Canadians still harbour “unfavourable” views of that country.

As the Canadian government deliberates on whether or not to negotiate a free trade agreement with China, data provided to the Post show the public appear more receptive to this idea than ever before.

A decision on launching negotiations is expected before the end of the year and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to rub shoulders with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a visit to Vietnam for the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation summit next month.

More than two-thirds of Canadians support a free trade deal with China | National Post

 

[Hoid]

Canada and everyone else.

 

[pgs]

Great , China is still an ocean of dirty oil away and about $ 5,000.00 per container load away . You really don't care about greenhouse gases very much eh ?

 

[Blackleaf]

You're not going to get free trade with China. You're not in the EU. Only EU member states can secure international free trade. You're bollocked.

 

[Danbones]

If the Canadians who like china re free trade are like Maurice Strong, then they should do like planet killer Moe and MOVE to China.

They can vote there
maybe

 

[Hoid]

I think Canada needs to start looking past the USA for trade. China is currently our number two trade partner and they represent about 4% of the total.

Our eggs are all in one basket.

 

[petros]

News flash/reality check.

China is already what's called a prefered trade partner with few tarrifs and restrictions.

 

[MHz]

Too bad China doesn't feel the same way. Being a puppet of the US we get to be shunned due to all the shit coming out of Washington's mouth. Curse them 24/7 and then push for free trade??? We really do have a lot of retards that should be demoted to their the lower levels of the social ladder they really belong in.

 

[Hoid]

we are far too economically (for one thing) tied to America.

we need to evolve an economy that does not depend on the good will of one increasingly deranged entity.

 

[petros]

Since it's the only country we border it's obviously going to be our biggest trade partner.

 

[Jinentonix]

Almost 70%? I call bullshit on that one. Sounds like a very engineered poll. I despise polls anyway. So scientific they are. "We called one thousand people across Canada and that automatically translates into the opinion of 35 million people." :lol:

 

[MHz]

Since it's the only country we border it's obviously going to be our biggest trade partner.

On their terms all the time. With the lack of Canada/Mexico free trade it looks like the US wants to stay in the middle so they get to fuk both countries over.

 

[mentalfloss]

Canada and everyone else.

Unless you're a conbot.

Free trade isn't chic for them anymore.

 

[mentalfloss]

Trumptards are left.

 

[pgs]

I think Canada needs to start looking past the USA for trade. China is currently our number two trade partner and they represent about 4% of the total.

Our eggs are all in one basket.

Once again , you are free to trade where ever and with whomever you want . Canada does not trade , Canadian companies trade . Why should Canadian companies change their practices ?

we are far too economically (for one thing) tied to America.

we need to evolve an economy that does not depend on the good will of one increasingly deranged entity.

Go ahead trade with whomever you want , why should Canadian companies change ?

 

[pgs]

Once again , you are free to trade where ever and with whomever you want . Canada does not trade , Canadian companies trade . Why should Canadian companies change their practices ?


Go ahead trade with whomever you want , why should Canadian companies change ?

I see you still can't answer these questions . Remember changing to the metric system to make trade with the rest of the world easier ? Well why even after changing to metric is the U.S.A. our ( Canadian companies ) number one trading partner ?

 

[MHz]

Go ahead trade with whomever you want , why should Canadian companies change ?

Just what 'Canadian' companies are there??

 

[pgs]

Just what 'Canadian' companies are there??

Western Forest Products for one .

 

[Jinentonix]

Nice title manipulation again Flossie. Why do you insist on posting lies? I mean besides the fact that you're a lying, partisan hack POS.

 

[Hoid]

I see you still can't answer these questions . Remember changing to the metric system to make trade with the rest of the world easier ? Well why even after changing to metric is the U.S.A. our ( Canadian companies ) number one trading partner ?

because they are our neighbors who occupy the same landmass and are separated from us only by an imaginary line?