Canada - USA Trade War commencing March 2025 #3

[Lyanna]

It is really, really sad.

Maybe this will take away their "need" for Ukraine minerals, Greenland minerals, Canadian assets, and Panama passageway?
Destroying their own country.

imo

Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United

www.whitehouse.gov

I think he is indeed going to destroy the country bit by bit.
What States in US are mineral rich for them to achieve this?
For any new mines, where are they getting the land from?
How many people will lose their homes?
how many communities will be obliterated?

Moo

 

[Herat]

Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United

www.whitehouse.gov

I think he is indeed going to destroy the country bit by bit.
What States in US are mineral rich for them to achieve this?
For any new mines, where are they getting the land from?
How many people will lose their homes?
how many communities will be obliterated?

Moo

DJT really only lusts after gold.

Someone else is putting him up to the other minerals/ metals in this list.

It all smells a lot like what Putin wants, via Elon Musk.

 

[Lyanna]

DJT really only lusts after gold.

Someone else is putting him up to the other minerals/ metals in this list.

It all smells a lot like what Putin wants, via Elon Musk.

Ahh yes, the distinct scent of greed and lunacy with lingering notes of burning Tesla's.

Moo

Ebm

 

[Herat]

This is extremely heavy handed.

He is misusing the issue of a National Emergency

He is deliberately using the cadre of unqualified Secretaries of Defense, Agriculture, Interior, and Energy as well as the Small Business Administration.

He is using a huge broad brush to enable this corrupt cadre of toadies to go after ANY federal lands them want, which likely includes National Parks as well as ecologically sensitive wildlife and oceanic preserves.

The time frame given is ridiculous for a realistic and honest evaluation of resources.

I was feeling OK this morning. Now I truly wish I was much older than I am, so I would not be experiencing the consequences of this disaster unfolding for the rest of my lifetime.

 

[Herat]

I looks as though the definition of a critical mineral does not include fuel minerals.

So this does not include coal or oil?

 

[SouthAussie]

I looks as though the definition of a critical mineral does not include fuel minerals.

So this does not include coal or oil?

According to a link posted earlier oil (and gas) is on the list. Might be a separate list.

Sounds to me that Trump and his oligarch friends are getting their way. Dropping ecological protections and drill baby drill. imo

• Reopening up to 82% of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska available to leasing and expanding energy development opportunities in the approximately 23-million-acre reserve. This plan would balance the Secretary’s responsibilities to provide for oil and gas leasing, exploration and development consistent with the energy needs of the nation and protect important surface resources in the reserve.
• Reinstating a program that makes the entire 1.56-million-acre Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge available for oil and gas leasing.

Interior Secretary Takes Steps to Unleash Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential | U.S. Department of the Interior

Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is taking immediate steps to unleash Alaska’s untapped natural resource potential and support President Donald J. Trump’s vision of American Energy Dominance

www.doi.gov

 

[LoveyG]

Someone with cerebral palsy or autism should never have been under the same umbrella as someone who wants to change gender. Education rights for people with disabilities should have been protected by the constitution and law a long time ago. That it wasn't reveals large gaps in human rights in the USA.

States and local communities manage their own education but the Dept of Education maintains a national standard. It also provides funding for states to educate students with special needs. Not all states can afford the necessary equipment, educators etc for a special needs population in their schools. Department of Education made sure they were also getting educated to a national standard, such as it is. Also poor students, students of various races and religions, and any other group you can think of that a local school district could discriminate against, the DoE protected against that. Now with DEI removed, and DoE being demolished, who does this?

ETA: Schools are paid for (in part) by local taxes. A school in a poor district is at quite a disadvantage. DoE funding helped equalize that. Another example of MAGA shooting themselves in the foot, the poorer communities also tend to support Trump and will suffer the most.


ETA2: AP says the following. I hope it's true.

"Trump said his administration will close the department beyond its “core necessities,” preserving its responsibilities for Title I funding for low-income schools, Pell grants and money for children with disabilities."

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the Education Department. The Republican president announced his plan Thursday.

apnews.com

 

[LoveyG]

Not sure that holds true though. A person of colour, or an immigrant (for example) can be equally as profitable, if given the chance.

I see it more as white 'Christian' nationalism taking hold.

imo

I see it more as services being cut back year after year as the corporation run "businesses" maintain their fiduciary obligation to their shareholders. Have to keep the profit margin.

 

[Lyanna]

States and local communities manage their own education but the Dept of Education maintains a national standard. It also provides funding for states to educate students with special needs. Not all states can afford the necessary equipment, educators etc for a special needs population in their schools. Department of Education made sure they were also getting educated to a national standard, such as it is. Also poor students, students of various races and religions, and any other group you can think of that a local school district could discriminate against, the DoE protected against that. Now with DEI removed, and DoE being demolished, who does this?

ETA: Schools are paid for (in part) by local taxes. A school in a poor district is at quite a disadvantage. DoE funding helped equalize that. Another example of MAGA shooting themselves in the foot, the poorer communities also tend to support Trump and will suffer the most.

it's really worrying, how many children will fall through even bigger cracks and how many of those will we be reading about on here? It's a recipe for disaster in those poorer areas where there are already many challenges such as higher crime rates, gang influences, schools already struggling to educate and meet the needs of their students with DoE funding, if that funding no longer exists or is no longer available what is going to happen to those kids? How is that making America Great?

Moo

Ebm - I see it states trump will continue with the responsibility of funding for low income schools. Fingers crossed he's not lying. Moo

 

[LoveyG]

it's really worrying, how many children will fall through even bigger cracks and how many of those will we be reading about on here? It's a recipe for disaster in those poorer areas where there are already many challenges such as higher crime rates, gang influences, schools already struggling to educate and meet the needs of their students with DoE funding, if that funding no longer exists or is no longer available what is going to happen to those kids? How is that making America Great?

Moo

It looks like they are planning to keep at least some of the funding. See my second edit. Time will tell if it's truthful. It still doesn't cover everyone.

"Trump said his administration will close the department beyond its “core necessities,” preserving its responsibilities for Title I funding for low-income schools, Pell grants and money for children with disabilities."

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the Education Department. The Republican president announced his plan Thursday.

apnews.com

 

[SouthAussie]

I see it more as services being cut back year after year as the corporation run "businesses" maintain their fiduciary obligation to their shareholders. Have to keep the profit margin.

Yes they do have to maintain the profit margin. But I am pretty sure that can be done without excluding DEI.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Teacher ordered to remove signs from classroom, including one saying ‘Everyone is welcome here’

"There are only two opinions on this sign: Everyone is welcome here, or not everyone is welcome here,” argues Sarah Inama, a sixth-grade history teacher.

www.today.com

Teacher ordered to remove signs from classroom, including one saying ‘Everyone is welcome here’​

Idaho teacher fights back after order to remove ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ poster

Chris Hayes shares the story of Sarah Inama, a 6th grade teacher in Idaho who is standing up to injustice in her school and state.

www.msnbc.com

 

[Lyanna]

It looks like they are planning to keep at least some of the funding. See my second edit. Time will tell if it's truthful. It still doesn't cover everyone.

"Trump said his administration will close the department beyond its “core necessities,” preserving its responsibilities for Title I funding for low-income schools, Pell grants and money for children with disabilities."

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the Education Department. The Republican president announced his plan Thursday.

apnews.com

Yes, caught the edit and edited mine also.
Thank you

 

[LoveyG]

Yes they do have to maintain the profit margin. But I am pretty sure that can be done without excluding DEI.

Of course! But I am imaging what it looks like in a future where government services are managed by private companies. You know how each year it seems like there are fewer crisps in the bag? Or everything is a little smaller or thinner?

 

[keek]

it's really worrying, how many children will fall through even bigger cracks and how many of those will we be reading about on here? It's a recipe for disaster in those poorer areas where there are already many challenges such as higher crime rates, gang influences, schools already struggling to educate and meet the needs of their students with DoE funding, if that funding no longer exists or is no longer available what is going to happen to those kids? How is that making America Great?

Moo

Ebm - I see it states trump will continue funding for low income schools. Fingers crossed he's not lying. Moo

Horribly, it is not his point to make A.G.A. That was 'his call' to the ones with a big chip on their shoulders of pointing fingers at everyone and everything else. My first thought was sick about the children you are talking about. The states and towns, cities with NO money for really anything of high standards that more affluent states have. To him, low income schools may be a carrot to his magas, as that is where tons come from, those states. That is a VERY odd statement from him. To him, low income equals 'undesirables'.

 

[SouthAussie]

It looks like they are planning to keep at least some of the funding. See my second edit. Time will tell if it's truthful. It still doesn't cover everyone.

"Trump said his administration will close the department beyond its “core necessities,” preserving its responsibilities for Title I funding for low-income schools, Pell grants and money for children with disabilities."

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the Education Department. The Republican president announced his plan Thursday.

apnews.com

Well, Title 1 schools require .... at least 40% of the student population must be from low-income households to receive funding.

Also, not just for the poor, it seems ... Private school students who reside in Title 1 school attendance areas or manifest educational needs can also benefit from the Title 1 funds.

What Is a Title 1 School? A Guide to Funding Benefits & Requirements for 2025

 

[keek]

Well, Title 1 schools require .... at least 40% of the student population must be from low-income households to receive funding.

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research.com

Just so sick about this, along with ALL.

 

[Lyanna]

Well, Title 1 schools require .... at least 40% of the student population must be from low-income households to receive funding.

Also, not just for the poor, it seems ... Private school students who reside in Title 1 school attendance areas or manifest educational needs can also benefit from the Title 1 funds.

What Is a Title 1 School? A Guide to Funding Benefits & Requirements for 2025

I don't think he'll honour this for those students from low income families. He will move the goal posts and find a way round this. It's not sitting in his new regime. Funding like that is in place to ensure all students are treated equally and inclusively and have a right to a decent education, this is not something Trump wants it would appear with his removal of diversity, equality ideology and so on.
If parents can easily afford to send their children to a private school then those families shouldn't be entitled to that funding, possibly an unpopular opinion and I'm not meaning to offend anyone at all, I just don't think it's right or fair.
Ugh, money really is the root of all things evil.

Moo

 

[Herat]

This is all exactly how he and his awful corrupt racist father ran their real estate and property developement businesses.

It's always someone else's fault.

You skirt the the law when you cannot just trample on it.

You keep trying to exclude more and more "undesirables" or give black people the worst deals or the worst proprties, one or two at at time to see how much you can get away with.

You cut out the required or mandated safety or security compoent for your properties and pay off or delay the inspectors.

You cheat everyone that you can. You humiliate and denigrate subcontractors and call their work inferior, or unacceptable without proof and refuse to pay therm. You count on knowing they cannot even afford to pay an attorney to sue you.

You find the meanest, greediest, son-of-a-beech lawyer and make sure he never gives any concessions or agreements, just uses pure intimidation and bluff.

 

[SouthAussie]

I don't think he'll honour this for those students from low income families. He will move the goal posts and find a way round this. It's not sitting in his new regime. Funding like that is in place to ensure all students are treated equally and inclusively and have a right to a decent education, this is not something Trump wants it would appear with his removal of diversity, equality ideology and so on.
If parents can easily afford to send their children to a private school then those families shouldn't be entitled to that funding, possibly an unpopular opinion and I'm not meaning to offend anyone at all, I just don't think it's right or fair.
Ugh, money really is the root of all things evil.

Moo

Perhaps he (Congress) will cut the $ amount of the Title 1 funding.


2022: Title I expenditures per pupil were $316 on a national level and ranged from $126 in Utah to $547 in Mississippi.

Though it seems to be a relatively small portion of the overall budget. Just $17M or so.

Fast Facts: Title I (158)

The NCES Fast Facts Tool provides quick answers to many education questions (National Center for Education Statistics). Get answers on Early Childhood Education, Elementary and Secondary Education and Higher Education here.

nces.ed.gov