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JMO. Some may not, some may not like it but don’t have much force, and then there is a group of abstract thinkers who have a theory but forget the human factor.
Canada - USA Trade War commencing March 2025 #2
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JMO. Some may not, some may not like it but don’t have much force, and then there is a group of abstract thinkers who have a theory but forget the human factor.
Here's a look at Musk's contact with Putin and why it matters
The Wall Street Journal reports that billionaire Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been in regular contact.
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Elon Musk is in 'regular contact' with Vladimir Putin, new report alleges
Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Vladimir Putin since 2022, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal on Thursday.
I don't even think that's a stretch.
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It certainly seems like a you-scratch-my-back-and-I'll-scratch-your-back kind of relationship. Even though Musk is supposedly just Trump's employee. Doesn't seem ethical somehow.
Promotion of Teslas at the White House, $100M to Trump's organisations.
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Wow. Ryssdal is usually very low-key about financial news. I’m glad he said that. Trump’s followers are very gullible and have been carefully trained to believe what he says. Even if they wake up, we’re still stuck with his administration’s bad decisions for 4 years.
Now I’m worrying about the bizarre budget they’re passing that should have been passed last year., a first in my lifetime. We’re just going from one “continuous resolution “ to another. Big opportunities to hide a lot of favors, personal tax cuts and corruption in those CRs.
Truth be told, not all tariffs have to be Passed on to consumers. If increases aren’t too drastic some can be absorbed through reduced profit margins, much like a wholesale tax. Many companies have been seeing record high profits for years now that haven’t been passed on to consumers.
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We need to overturn or otherwise re-legislate campaign finance reform. Citizens United, Buckley v Valeo and some that SCOTUS ruled on last year. IIRC they ruled in one case that it’s ok for someone to give a politician a bribe once they leave office. They referred to it as a “gratuity “.
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Apparently .... Five of the world’s richest people attended Trump’s inauguration. They have lost $209 billion since that day
And .... Elon Musk’s net worth has tumbled by $148 billion alone since Trump took office
JPMorgan Chase raised their risk of recession from 30 to 40 percent, according to the Wall Street Journal. Mark Zandi, chief economist at credit rating agency Moody's, previously told The Independent that “Americans should be worried” about the economy as Trump implements his tariffs.
White House Blasted By AP Reporter For Touting Tariffs As 'A Tax Cut For the American People': 'Have You Ever Paid a Tariff?'
A heated exchange between White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and an AP reporter highlighted tensions over Trump's tariff policies.www.latintimes.com
"Tariffs are a tax cut for the American people, and the president is a staunch advocate for tax cuts."
I... what? Do Americans really believe this? Or is this just bad faith arguing / blatant manipulation of the American people?
She is lying and bad faith arguing and manipulating. Also, not all American people believe it but their base will eat it up without thinking twice or looking for any kind of fact. JMO
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Trump’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Take Effect
The EU measures will cover goods from the United States worth some 26 billion euros ($28 billion), and not just steel and aluminum products, but also textiles, home appliances and agricultural goods. Motorcycles, bourbon, peanut butter and jeans will also be hit, as they were during President Donald Trump’s first term.
EU retaliates against Trump's trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs
The EU measures will cover goods from the United States worth some 26 billion euros ($28 billion), and not just steel and aluminum products, but also textiles, home appliances and agricultural goods. Motorcycles, bourbon, peanut butter and jeans will also be hit, as they were during President Donald Trump’s first term.
EU retaliates against Trump's trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs
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Canada will announce $29.8 billion in retaliatory tariffs on the United States on Wednesday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs, a Canadian official said.
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Canada to announce $29.8 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S., official tells Reuters
Canada will announce $29.8 billion in retaliatory tariffs on the United States on Wednesday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs, a Canadian official told Reuters.
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Watching the press conference , Canada gov is ticked not just about the tariffs but about Trump's border line bs
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On the live Canadian news conference ,foreign minister joly wants to work with the EU and Aussies about the tariffs Trump's started
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Canadian officials from Alberta and Saskatchewan said Tuesday they will increase energy production and are considering plans to enhance infrastructure to send Canadian oil to the East and West Coasts and north through Hudson Bay.
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“We’re up to 4.3 million barrels a day that goes through to the United States,” said Jean. “That is a lot of barrels. You might notice that is the same exact amount the United States is exporting right now.”
https://www.barrons.com/articles/canada-tariffs-oil-sales-us-60100173
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“We’re up to 4.3 million barrels a day that goes through to the United States,” said Jean. “That is a lot of barrels. You might notice that is the same exact amount the United States is exporting right now.”
https://www.barrons.com/articles/canada-tariffs-oil-sales-us-60100173
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During this USA war against Canada, it is important to have conversations with people between the ages of 16-30. They are most vulnerable to online seduction related to the federal election and sovereignty.
For example, after the October 7 terrorist attack against civilians in Israel, there was an intentional social media campaign by Hamas to gain support around the world, and especially in countries like the USA. It was so successful that North American university campuses were overtaken by protests in support of a known terrorist group. Once that demographic group formed the opinion that Hamas was the victim, it was impossible to discuss. They were dogmatic in their beliefs.
Just an opinion, but I think now is the time to have election and sovereignty conversations with people in that age group to explain what Canadians will lose if they are seduced by promises of $$$ by the USA federal government. Health care, freedom of expression, justice system, political system, education system, privilege of enjoying protected natural environment, Commonwealth Nation privilege and so much more. There are solid arguments to made in all aspects of Canadian culture and society, but they should be made before that age group is bombarded with coercive social media campaigns from the USA.
For example, after the October 7 terrorist attack against civilians in Israel, there was an intentional social media campaign by Hamas to gain support around the world, and especially in countries like the USA. It was so successful that North American university campuses were overtaken by protests in support of a known terrorist group. Once that demographic group formed the opinion that Hamas was the victim, it was impossible to discuss. They were dogmatic in their beliefs.
Just an opinion, but I think now is the time to have election and sovereignty conversations with people in that age group to explain what Canadians will lose if they are seduced by promises of $$$ by the USA federal government. Health care, freedom of expression, justice system, political system, education system, privilege of enjoying protected natural environment, Commonwealth Nation privilege and so much more. There are solid arguments to made in all aspects of Canadian culture and society, but they should be made before that age group is bombarded with coercive social media campaigns from the USA.
"He says that in spite of visible signs of Canadian unity in the face of annexation threats, there are those who are vulnerable to the siren call, particularly among the young who feel economically disadvantaged.
"That would be one of the linchpins, one of the cracks in the armour that another country would be looking at trying to exploit," he told CBC News. "If you have individuals who are concerned about where their next meal is coming from or if they're going to get a roof over their head, that supersedes sovereignty."
White House Blasted By AP Reporter For Touting Tariffs As 'A Tax Cut For the American People': 'Have You Ever Paid a Tariff?'
A heated exchange between White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and an AP reporter highlighted tensions over Trump's tariff policies.
"Tariffs are a tax cut for the American people, and the president is a staunch advocate for tax cuts."
I... what? Do Americans really believe this? Or is this just bad faith arguing / blatant manipulation of the American people?
Remember he likes uneducated people. This is why.
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It's obvious that the USA gov't is counting on supporters having no understanding of economics, tax and tariffs, and therefore believing completely untrue claims served up by that gov't. Supporters are cheering the gov't because they want to be "richer".
Are they unable to see what is happening? Do they disbelieve what they see, or are they unable to interpret?
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"China’s Ministry of Commerce has held talks with Walmart as the U.S. retail giant reportedly requested price cuts from Chinese suppliers to offset the tariff costs, a state-backed media outlet said Wednesday."
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