CAN-USA 2025 Tariff Strife (split from various pol threads)

[Remius]

Over the past few years, we’ve seen countless flags, bumper stickers and other visual messages saying “F*CK TRUDEAU”. So where are the comparable “F*CK TRUMP” messages?

The ones that put bumper stickers like eff Trudeau are likely to be on the same political spectrum as Trump supporters would be my guess.

 

[IKnowNothing]

Bingo card- out of left field demands to stave off tariffs now that we've jumped when told to jump:

• end of dairy supply management
• Tariff on some/ all non US produced Auto
• Join in tariff action against Mexico and/or China
• Major artic control/defense concession (basing, freedom of navigation, etc)
• Major military purchase(s)

 

[JLB50]

Also, I remember driving through Quebec to the Gaspe in the mid 1970s and lost track of the number of Canadian flags flying upside down. Some had the Quebec flag (of course) but also, in some cases, the American flag both right side up.

 

[Navy_Pete]

Bingo card- out of left field demands to stave off tariffs now that we've jumped when told to jump:

• end of dairy supply management
• Tariff on some/ all non US produced Auto
• Join in tariff action against Mexico and/or China
• Major artic control/defense concession (basing, freedom of navigation, etc)
• Major military purchase(s)

Who tf wants to drink american milk?

Also, when gas spikes in the US, because their oil producers rely heavily on heavy crude and it's still cheaper with tariffs than shipping it across the planet, expect there will be a consumer pushback from even the trumpers.

 

[Fishbone Jones]

Probably the most plain spoken, down to earth explanation of Trump, tariffs, trudeau, economy and fixes I've heard yet. YMMV.
IMO, these are the kind of people that should be our negotiators. Not politicians ignorant of global finance, trade and negotiation.

Kevin O’Leary Slams ‘Idiot King’ Trudeau As Canada Left Vulnerable to Trump’s Tariffs

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[IKnowNothing]

Who tf wants to drink american milk?

Also, when gas spikes in the US, because their oil producers rely heavily on heavy crude and it's still cheaper with tariffs than shipping it across the planet, expect there will be a consumer pushback from even the trumpers.

I don't.

But I'm pretty convinced that the border stuff is is a just a plausible excuse to test our response on the path to getting what he actually wants.

 

[Czech_pivo]

These are called Reserves.

Ouch

 

[Remius]

Trump to go ahead with 25 per cent tariff on Canada tomorrow, White House says

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says reporting indicating U.S. President Donald Trump intends to delay imposing tariffs on Canada until March 1 is “false.”

www.ctvnews.ca

Back to tomorrow. Maybe.

 

[Navy_Pete]

I don't.

But I'm pretty convinced that the border stuff is is a just a plausible excuse to test our response on the path to getting what he actually wants.

Probably, but I think the problem is he doesn't actually know what he wants, and seems to change depending on what story he watched last, so it's pretty impossible to satisfy what is essentially a spiteful child in charge of a superpower.

 

[McG]

Do the systems, people, and other resources exist in sufficient capacity to deliver on the tariff scheme, or is the boarder going to end-up blocked to commercial traffic?

 

[IKnowNothing]

Probably, but I think the problem is he doesn't actually know what he wants, and seems to change depending on what story he watched last, so it's pretty impossible to satisfy what is essentially a spiteful child in charge of a superpower.

Ha- hence the bingo card.

 

[Halifax Tar]

I don't.

But I'm pretty convinced that the border stuff is is a just a plausible excuse to test our response on the path to getting what he actually wants.

Which is ?

 

[Cloud Cover]

Do the systems, people, and other resources exist in sufficient capacity to deliver on the tariff scheme, or is the boarder going to end-up blocked to commercial traffic?

In large part it will grind to a halt on both sides. Neither side has the systems or expertise to capture all of this on short notice.

 

[Jarnhamar]

Probably, but I think the problem is he doesn't actually know what he wants, and seems to change depending on what story he watched last, so it's pretty impossible to satisfy what is essentially a spiteful child in charge of a superpower.

On one hand I can imagine him getting his direction from a bunch of bros sitting beside him on a plane like we seen with the 51st state tweet.

On the other hand it could be a calculated move to keep Canada off balanced and wondering what the hell is going on.

 

[JLB50]

Who tf wants to drink american milk?

Also, when gas spikes in the US, because their oil producers rely heavily on heavy crude and it's still cheaper with tariffs than shipping it across the planet, expect there will be a consumer pushback from even the trumpers.

Or the vast majority of cheese from the U.S.? Nor have I been a fan of most of the well-known beers coming out of the states. Mind you, I don’t care for most of the products coming out of Labatt’s or Molson but I do think Canada has a greater diversity of quality beers and ales available for Canadians than exists in the U.S., produced primarily by the independents.

 

[JLB50]

Probably, but I think the problem is he doesn't actually know what he wants, and seems to change depending on what story he watched last, so it's pretty impossible to satisfy what is essentially a spiteful child in charge of a superpower.

The ghostwriter for Trump’s book “The Art of the Deal” refers to him as a “black hole”, a description that’s echoed by others, including his psychologist niece, Mary Trump.

Donald Trump’s Ghostwriter Tells All

In “The Art of the Deal,” Tony Schwartz helped create the myth that Trump is a charming business genius. Now he calls him unfit to lead.

www.newyorker.com

 

[OldSolduer]

Over the past few years, we’ve seen countless flags, bumper stickers and other visual messages saying “F*CK TRUDEAU”. So where are the comparable “F*CK TRUMP” messages?

I find those messages, bumper stickers etc particularly repugnant and low class. I might think that of both of them, and I may have said those lines, but I now refrain from doing so. Its adding to the problem and promoting "yer fer is er agin us" attitudes.

 

[IKnowNothing]

Which is ?

Hence the guesses a few posts up. It's the opening salvo in completely redefining the relationship between the countries.

 

[Navy_Pete]

Awesome, so after all the complaints against China, he's hitting them with 10% tariffs, but slapping US partners in NAFTA with 25% across the board. I'm not getting a bumper sticker, but F*ck Trump.

 

[Cloud Cover]

I find those messages, bumper stickers etc particularly repugnant and low class. I might think that of both of them, and I may have said those lines, but I now refrain from doing so. Its adding to the problem and promoting "yer fer is er agin us" attitudes.

If somebody put such an anti-trump decal on their vehicle in the BC interior, parts of Saskatchewan or Alberta, they are likely inviting sabotage.