U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to revive his “51st state” rhetoric early Sunday as he made his first comments on the collapse of trade talks between Canada and the United States.
“Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!!” Trump wrote in a post on his social platform Truth Social. “They have charged our great farmers, for many years, massive amounts of Tariffs. No more!!! President DJT.”
On Friday, Trump expressed confidence a deal would be reached before the deadline for the talks which had been set for Saturday.
Hours later, Prime Minister Mark Carney called back his negotiators from Washington, D.C. and said Canada would match Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs “dollar-for-dollar” in industries such as steel and dairy.
“We cannot accept what they’ve offered, and we will not give what they asked,” Carney said.
In a readout from the prime minister’s office, Carney said the retaliatory tariffs would take effect on Sept. 8, the Tuesday after Labour Day.
The details of what was offered or asked for at the 11th hour by either side has been relatively limited, but on Saturday Carney outlined three issues he said torpedoed the negotiations.
The prime minister said while there had been progress on an approach to auto tariffs, medium and heavy vehicles like trucks were not included.
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Carney said the U.S. was only willing to agree to a trade deal on cars and would not extend it to larger vehicles, which would impact plants like Ford Motor in Oakville.
A source with direct knowledge of the talks told Global News the U.S. could cut steel and aluminum tariffs from 50 to 25 per cent and auto duties from 25 to 15 per cent, with two sources saying softwood lumber was also being discussed.
Carney’s decision to walk away from the table also centred around the U.S. wanting to include terms that would put limits on trade deals Canada could seek with other countries.
The condition may have jeopardized recent deals with Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates, as well as talks with India. The prime minister’s office has touted Carney’s record on trade, saying his leadership group has made 20 deals since the Liberal Party formed a government in the spring of 2025.
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“We believe in free trade; we’re the partner of choice in many respects for countries around the world, and the Americans wanted to restrict that. They had language that they wanted to restrict. Unacceptable,” Carney said Saturday.
French language rules were the third factor to derail talks, with Carney saying in French there were “threats” from the U.S. in the deal over French language and Quebec culture, though he did not elaborate much further.
The prime minister chaired a meeting of Canada’s premiers on Saturday, with a readout from the PMO saying he outlined next steps to protect Canada’s interests — including the Sept. 8 date for retaliatory tariffs. He also spoke about additional measures to support Canadian workers and businesses impacted, with details to follow in the coming days.
“Prime Minister Carney underscored that Canada is strongest when governments stand together. To this end, he emphasized continued collaboration with provincial and territorial governments, noting that the Team Canada approach has been essential in navigating the challenging times since the start of this trade war,” the readout says.
Most of Canada’s premiers appeared to back Carney’s decision to walk away, with B.C. Premier David Eby saying he was in favour of a tough approach and Ontario Premier Doug Ford advocating for the “dollar-for-dollar, tariff-for-tariff response.”
—with files from Global News’ Isaac Callan
As much as I hate carneys guts I appreciate him walking away from the orange baffoon
Trump’s flatulence clarifies ..
F Trump and every one of his MAGA loving retreads!!
Trumps “great farmers” are all going bankrupt…no fertilizer getting through the Strait of Hormuz…80 percent of the potash they buy is from Canada and that will be fifty percent more expensive by September 8th…how did so many Americans vote for this man?
What benefits? Being lead by a paedophile serial sexual assaulter? Needing to send our kids to school in bulletproof vests? Going bankrupt after getting a cavity filled? Why would any self-respecting Canadian want to be American?
The way Carney walked away from the negotiations table is now the way he should walk away from his job and the Prime Minister’s desk.
So it seems any negative comments pointed at Carney are now un-Canadian as per Anonymous below. I guess he thinks Canada is a dictatorship and no dissenting opinion or ideas are allowed. Sounds like Trudeau and his “unacceptable views” speech a few years ago.
You know what would be nice. A day or two without any posts in any news article involving a Trump.
@Bern. Your comments are over to top with no understanding of reality. USA is the worst country in the world. So say worse than Iran or Afghanistan? We know you support Carney blindly.
Adolph Trump is a moron, who in their right mind would want to be an American or a 51st state? Living there with its gun laws, medical, poverty and political divisions make it the worst country in the world.
Trump has it all wrong.
He wants the benefit of Canada being a 51st state.
He has been consumed with this since Justin Trudeau put the idea in his head that we would be devastated without them.
Trump wants to be the President that made Canada the 51st state and he doesn’t understand that the majority of Canadians want nothing to do with it…or him.
Poor anonymous. Anyone that criticizes Carney must not be from Canada. Like the voters here are a monolith or something.
@Anonymous. I know people wanting for months! Lol Keep trying, it is well
know how bad Canadas healthcare system is. How long does it take to get a hip replacement? Let us know.
@Adriana. And I live on Pluto.
@Randy. If the MRI is urgent, it’s done quickly. Enjoy your co pays, deductible, and premiums!
@Anonymois. Canadians also pay, thru taxes, for a failed systems that makes people wait months for an MRI or surgeries.
@Anoymous. If you have insurance, USA healthcare is better.
I live in Canada. Sorry if you can’t take criticism of Carney.You have very thin skin. Must be a Liberal no doubt.
@adriana. Can’t you comment on your own news sites in the United States instead of interfering in Canada?
He is truly delusional! And sadly his big mouth betrays him every chance it gets and his fingers type all the things his mouth misses! How is he still running a country? Canada wants nothing from him or anything to do with him! There is no benefit percieved in any relationship as long as Trump is destroying his country. We wish them well !
Carney thinks all he needs to do is call a PC and spew his lies and excuses. I personally don’t believe Carney and he should show the full text of the deal USA offered up. We know he lied about the Gordie Howe bridge deal.
@Randy. Nobody said it was the best. It’s better for the overall population than the US system evidenced how our life expectancy is higher and we are healthier. Continue to enjoy your deductibles and co pays.
@AB forever_ So how much will the Canadian economy and sovereignty be at risk if you clowns separate? But thats ok? Do you MAGA clowns even think?
@AB forever. Americans and Russians like you claim to be Canadians to divide us. Your repetitive drivel is amusing though.
I plan to vote yes to separation at the vote in October. Carney should not be putting Canadas economy at risk to protect “Quebec culture and language”.
@Anonymous. I moved down to the USA over a decade ago. I have great insurance with work and can tell you the care is superior in the USA. What takes days in the USA, tales 10X-20X as long in Canada. Sorry to tell you this Yes, if you don’t have insurance, stay in Canada, but to pretend it it the “best” is not true
@Anonymous. Canada has one of the most poorly rated healthcare systems amongst peer countries. Tell us how many Canadians are currently sitting on waiting lists for surgeries or other treatments. Compare against Germany, Switzerland, etc. Canada might have universal healthcare, but delivery, quality of care, and outcomes is at best mediocre .
A B PROUD. ALBERTA IS CANADIAN, IF YOU PREFER THE USA, GO LIVE THERE, LEAVE LOYAL ALBERTA CANADIANS TO ENJOY BEING – CANADIANS
@Mr reality. Our life expectancy is higher, our infant mortality lower, and Healthcare outcomes better. Yet we spend less per capita. Your country is lower on world freedom and democracy indices, and losing the war with Iran. Go wave your US flag.
HOW ABOUT A SING SONG
DUMP TRUMP,
THE HUMPTY DUMPTY BUM – P etc.
@At peaceful. Life sounds like you are talking about the GTA. One great reason about USA is they have much better weather. Enjoy winter 4-5 months a year and a healthcare system that takes after a Cuba/NK model. How long do you wait for cancer treatments or an MRI. Let us know.
@Anonymous. Once the job losses kick in and businesses close am sure that will change. A deal will need to be made and so far Carney hasn’t delivered. The excuses Carney gave, especially protecting Quebec culture and language don’t cut the mustard
Angus Reid poll out this weekend says 76% of Canadians favour breaking off talks w/ the US. 1500 samples MOE +/- 2%. It’s noteworthy that Angus Reid polls usually skew a few points toward the Conservatives than other organizations.
I’ve lived in a US city.
What benefit is trump talking about?
Constant shootings?
Health care only for rich?
Lousy city schools?
Dumb wars like Viet Nam and Afghanistan?
Nope. Been there, done that.
Nope.
I am so fed up with Trump & many so called Canadians knocking Canada and not being loyal to fight for and fsee our potential. And then there are the Aboriginals screwing Canada with their delusions & demands and self entitlement. Wake up people!!
Hoping we get a good result at the referendum vote in October on separating from Canada . Alberta would be better of in the USA.
Cjeap chinese ones for you.
@Dwight. Canada has done nothing of significance in over 50 years. Try to keep up. Currently Canada has zero military capabilities
@Scott: You stupid too? How about ww1 and ww2?
USA couldn’t even beat a bunch of camel riders in AfghanistaN OR iRAN.
And then there’s Viet Nam.
You guys blow all your taxes on losing wars.
@ trashcan man
Of course zippos american made. In the great state of Pennsylvania
Canada can’t even pay its fair share with NATO. Shows everyone how serious they are with the Armed Forces.
Jfk,
Ya, no subs.
But lots of zippo’s to throw around on a visit south….
Big bad ‘merican.
Hahaha.
@Dwight. Even the new submarine purchases Canada might make will be ready in 2035. So for now Canadians still rely on the American Navy. Elbows Up eh?
@ Dwight two submarines that are so old and beaten up can’t even leave port. Can’t even build your own subs have to go to germany.
@Dwight: Do Canada F-18s even fly anymore or have any tanks that operate anymore for conflicts. Hilarious.
You can’t lose if your afraid to fight.
@Dwight. Canada doesn’t fight wars. They just virtue signal and spew platitudes.
Canada hasn’t been a warrior in a long time. Just sits on the sidelines and throw rocks in a glass house.
Ernie below sure is stupid.
When did Canada last lose a war?
Never?
The USA?
Viet Nam. Afghanistan. Korea.
@Angry Canadian. When has Canada even participated in a meaningful way in a war? Canada has no functioning military at this time.
Canada will feel so much pain soon. Thank Carney who promised a trade deal by July 31, 2025 and still hasn’t delivered.
@ AB proud 👍
It’s very interesting….american politicians brag a lot saying how we need america…in reference to the trade war….when is the last time america won any kind of war??!!
@Viiny. American citizens don’t get deported by ICE, but Elbows Up Canadians do!
@Jfk – We would love to considering now Carney is bootlicking Quebec for votes in the upcoming by-elections.
Nope . Not a Russian bot Just pointing out Carney hasn’t deliver on his promises to Canadians. How many times has he failed to get a deal now? lol
I’m a russian bot by the way paid by the US to post what I did. I should have worked harder in school but it easier taking russian money to post nonsense to get people riled up.
@Jfk They don’t own the land they sit on. Anyone who wants to go to the states. Will get deported by ICE anyhow. That’s how they treat their citizens and Hispanic communities.
Alberta and Saskatchewan you’re the best. You’re more than welcome to join the US.
Tell DJT to put it where it the sun don’t shine!
Carney promised a deal and never delivered. He obviously is not a negotiator as he boasted about as he walked away with nothing to show for again.
Dwayne Anixte, another fake. Either that or brain dead, you’re choice.
@Dwayne. More misinformation. The US made changes at the last minute related to truck exports, Canadian cultural content, and our ability to trade with other countries. US citizens are trying to spread misinformation.
Canadas economy is now going to tank harder then it has been already. I am fine with it but hope it was worth it to protect a province that doenst even contribute to Confederation in any meaningful way.
@Tara. Or whatever other names you go by. Carney withdrew because the US wanted to limit our autonomy in trade, and tariff large trucks, as well as reasons related to Canadian culture. Repeating your misinformation ad nauseum doesn’t make it true. Go sing the US anthem
Carney puts Canadas economic well being at risk to protect Quebecs “culture and language” . So over the top on how Carney is bootlicking Quebec.
@Waiting for more news. Clearly you aren’t Canadian.
US citizens are posting in the comments trying to criticize Quebec and divide this great country. Mini maga is too
The typical Poiluevre conservative is obsessively focused on Quebec. The US wanted to dictate who we could trade with besides the US and wanted to control our cultural industries. The answer is no. If I wanted to become an American, I’d move there.
I don’t speak French very well, however it isan offical language in Canada, so in any future negotiations Canada should negotiate in French only
And what “benefit” does trump think we want?
Endless shootings, violence, and growing fear of neighboUrs?
One last time losers only complaining about Quebec have the IQ of an ant. Either fake americans or separatist wanna he’s. Doesn’t really matter, all they want is the masters shwick.
When the USA has proven it doesn’t honour deals, and changes terms at the last minute, we had to say no. Any deal written by the US is in crayon.
Dear Donald. Most Canadians dislike the bi-lingual frog writing on our products as well. Markie would sell everything else down the river but puts protecting qubek above Canadas interests.
tRump’s head is up his own rear end. Who does he think he is to tell Canada who we can make trade deals with. He delusion of self-grandeur is beyond comical.
I have to agree with one poster’s comment. Carney putting Quebec’s interests ahead of the rest of Canada’s. That does not even belong on the agenda. If Quebec doesn’t like it, they can take their share of the national deficit and go kick rocks.
@Gord. And we care what MAGA means in a corrupt toilet of a country. Your comment is irrelevant and non sensical
@Gord Hasay
No chance you’re the sucker, eh?
“I’m most useful in a crisis.”
“I’ll get a deal.”
The orange baboon wants to control the deals Canada makes with other countries so that he can control and tighten the screws on our economy?
Get lost you dumb retort, we’re not Venezuela or Cuba.
To MAGA Lover:
In Nigerian Pidgin, maga (pronounced mah-gah) is a slang term that means a sucker, a fool, or a victim of a scam.
Your true colours?
Carney walked away from the table like a coward. He promised Canadians a deal and he can’t deliver. Greer just outplayed Leblanc and Carney. MAGA prevails again.
@Western Canadian. Have you noticed most conservatives have a reading and comprehension problem?
@Brook. Perhaps if you read the three reasons for walking away, and not obsessively focused on PART of one reason, you wouldn’t come to that conclusion.
Nobody’s seen Lutnick since he scuttled the trade deal…hmmm
I plan to continue to buy US products and won’t go Elbows Up. As a western Canadian I find it outrageous that Carney puts Quebec interests before the rest of Canada.
Carney did the right thing for Canada. You cannot let bullies keep going. From all accounts Trump is doomed for the Nov. elections and is on his way out so we just have to hang in until Trump and admin are finally out in 2028! He is on his way to bankrupting the US while he, his family and elite friends make billions.
Glad to know that Carney has sold out Canada just to satisfy his buddies in Quebec. Carney plays regional politics over by putting Canadas economic well being at risk.
That comment is a knee slapper.
Canada has “hopefully”, finally awakened.
Heaven forbid any of our Prime Ministers had the mindset of Trump.
The “majority” of Canadian people will support Canadian Only products, Mom and Pop stores and most likely will check out where they are shopping/eating and read labels..or check it out online before you shop.
If its a USA store of any kind…walk out…chances are not much Canadian products..
Booze…really…we have great choices with beverages.
We Canadians will not Americanized…no matter how many… theatrical rants…are performed.
AS THE SAYING GOES
” I AM CANADIAN”
Saskatchewan Farmer doesn’t know how to read, must be from corner gas. How’s Hank? Still trading pictures of the masters shwick with you?
Carney was elected to get a deal with the USA. Not walk away like a coward as he can’t take the pressure. Carney isn’t a winner.
Suprised to see the geriatric MAGA folks out this late in the day
The Big Bully south of the 49th doesn’t want to play fairly. It’s his way as is pouting he didn’t get his way. Why trade with a BULLY who is crazy.
Benoît
August 23, 2026 at 4:25 pm
Lutnick scuppered the trade deal by asking for changes at the last minute. Of course the Poilievre conservatives are talking out of both sides of their mouths now.
But you said just a few days ago that the UK and European union were calling Carney to find out how he got such a great deal. It had been reported you said.
It wasn’t reported, or true. You just made it up, lied. Zero credibility. Once again making stuff up about something you know nothing about… Its been reported!
Carney bootlicking Quebec will not go well for him in Western Canada.
Carney lied about the Gordie Howe Bridge deal and doubt is lying about this also. Carney is playing for a domestic audience and looking for political gain for the Quebec by-elections.
Somebody sooner or later is going to get him.
What “benefit”? ICE thugs? Medical bankruptcies?
No, thanks.
Lutnick scuppered the trade deal by asking for changes at the last minute. Of course the Poilievre conservatives are talking out of both sides of their mouths now.
Dear pea brains,
You will be americans if you vote for separation. If you think otherwise well, pea brains. You also have no nads. YOU ALL WANT PICTURES OF THE MASTERS SHWICK AND YOU KNOW IT.
Trump is Lying as he does about everything else.
Carney can provide the full text of this so called proposal from the USA and Canadians can judge for themselves if he was right to walk or not
I took a time off from building our great Orange leader’s great monument to comment that it disgust us minions how Canada could says no to our god-like leader. We will build even greater Orange monuments on your flattened cities when we are through with you heretics. That’s all. I need to get back to building great Orange monuments. He wants this one by next week.
After reading all the vile comments about Trump, it sure looks like the Elbozos have been totally brainwashed. Bravo Liberal party, Bravo!
Carney is short on the actual trade talks. Just like the bridge left out the important issues. What he isn’t willing to concede in the talks is the Quebec demands. It’s supply chain has to go. It’s supporting an outdated industry. Time for real free trade.
In the end Carney has failed on his Election promise. He promised to get a deal with Trump. Instead he walks away like a coward Carney needs to get back to the table and get a deal done for the benefit of Canadians. Also, after 16 months, Carney still has not approved one project for construction.
Quebec is not a friend of Alberta. Alberta should not help them now after Quebec still block Oil and Gas pipelines to Atlantic Canada
The Canadian dollar should be pegged to the US dollar and all this bswould disappear.
To Elbows down….
You’re pathetic…
I have ever seen such a pathetically.dumb us administration….
Can has a 1.4 TRILLION dollar national that was DOUBLED under the liberals.
2.3 million Canadians visit a foodbank each MONTH…. A record high.
Homelessness and drug addiction at all time highs.
Highest grocery inflation costs in the world despite Carney saying “judge me by my prices at the grocery store”
Weakest military in the G7
Only G20 nation in a recession
Elbows up 🤡
I see no benefit to being American and I plan on voting for separation in October
Canadians will rise all above this and be less reliant on the Americans. It’s already terrible that Trump started the Iranian War but to cause a trade war on your closest ally, the Canadians, is by far the worse war any president did. Sadly, the Americans have already forgotten the things Canadians have done for them during hard times such as the 9-11 terrorists attack in New York. And now the Americans wants Canadians to bring us to our knees with the trade war…and that’s the new meaning of Americans to Canadians and to the whole wide world. We will expand our trade elsewhere given the fact that the Americans are too mean and ugly. We need to tighten our borders so that American guns are kept off our amazing country. Trump will always be a pathological liar and be known as the one who made the Americans pay for the record $40 TRILLION (and growing) debt. Trump just dug himself a deeper hole for himself and the Americans.
I’ll even take pictures of Mitch Sylvestre’s shwick. I know you all have pictures of that.
The separatist will not comment on reality, just keep whining about Quebec. Why will not send me pictures of the masters shwick. I’m sure you all have them
My goodness. The Orange Menace is even dumber than I thought. A bag of hammers comes to mind.
I am sure that Carney will not touch Oil and Gas as tariff weapon. At least until after the fall referendum question goes to vote. After that (if it is to stay in Canada) I am confident he will (with great sadness and many crocodile tears) have to apply a nice whooping tax on all oil and gas from Alberta & Saskatchewan (note I did not include BC gas wink, wink)
The stupidity of the comments here is breathtaking.
Carney totally bootlicking Quebec to the detriment to Canada as a whole.
Alberta O&G export tax/ flow reductions should not be on the table to protect Quebec “language and culture “ . This is a slap in the face to Alberta seeing that Quebec has been blocking oil pipelines from Alberta to Atlantic Canada for decades. Quebec can slap an export tax on their products to the USA.
Canada wants to eat the cake and have it too. Canada wants to reap the benefits(NHL, visa-less travel, NATO protection etc.) of being US neighbor, and lecture USA on liberal virtues.
Trump is so honest in keeping vows and deals. Except for a few porn stars
Blaming nothing but the Quebec thing. Do you people actually read? Only one part of it and not the real reason. Go ahead and make English only labels, who cares. French only speaking people won’t be able to read it and won’t buy it. Better yet, don’t sell anything to Quebec, either way yankee poodle loses. P.S. Still waiting for all those pictures of the masters shwick.
Carney will need to provide the full details of the deal he walked away from to protect Quebec culture otherwise most in Western Canada will deduce that Carney is a liar just like with the Gordie Howe bridge deal.
The main reason was telling Canada who they can or can’t make trade deals with. Sean Young and the rest of the wanna be americans here, I need more pictures of the masters shwick. Please send.
@Anoymous. How about we cut the equalization to Quebec and all the diary subsidies at the same time. A great deal for Western Canada.
Releasing the full details would allow Canadian citizens to see the truth. Carney can’t afford to show the truth. Do you wonder why they only print the size of US tariffs and never show what tariffs Canada has against US. Hide reality, Canada has worst economic growth remove more than doubling government employment 1 in 4 Canadian jobs. So 3 out of 4 Canadian citizens are paying 25 percent of the population. Math doesn’t lie and that is not sustainable. Just like Anonymous comments yet hiding his identity. Guess even that individual is embarrassed by these comments.
Why is Carney waiting till Sept 8th to act with our tariffs they should have been put on immediately like Trump did with his. Also how long can the Canadian taxpayer federally and provincially afford to support companies and workers affected by all these tariffs. Canada cannot afford to wait out Trump. How many companies have taken all the support money and then left in the past
Funny how the mini MAGA’s concentrate on Quebec when that was just one of many reasons why Canada couldn’t sign. US changed the deal at the last minute but of course you conservatives support Trump!
@Saskatchewan farmer. We should cut the billions in subsidies given to farmers. Not interested in helping them.
Protecting Quebec “culture” is not a concern or priority for anyone who lives in Western Canada.
Lutnick and Navarro changed the terms of the deal.
Trump is being a tyrannical liar & war monger!! He will do and say anything to cause rifts and gain Canada as “his” 61st state!!
The only people that love canada anymore are newcomers that haven’t seen this country decline over dozen years or more
@Anoymous. Why are you scared if the full details are shown?
Protecting Quebec culture. They are already considered a distinct society in which the Quebec provincial govt subjects it citizen to draconian regulations. What is Quebec culture anyways? Poutine and Labatt Blue.
Presidential Orangutan can lie to trump his MAGA base because he’s so desperate for attention, for the sake of the midterms. Canadians will no longer take Trump’s pathological lies.
Sean Young is insane like his hero.
@Anita: phuck off trumper.
Carney needs to show the full details of the trade deal he walked away from, otherwise, most would think he is a liar just like with the deal on the Gordie Howe bridge.
Trump only added removing bill C 18. The one that allows Liberal government and CRTC to control the legacy mainstream media and pay them with taxpayers money over 5 billion annually.
Do you know what kind of countries have these government control over media…. China, Russia socialist and communist.
Anybody who wants to be part of that shole country can just move there. We want nothing to do with you.
I swear half these comments are coming from US trolls. If not that, it’s AB/SK separatists influenced by trash rhetoric from the US. If I could trade every separatist for any of the Canada loving immigrants, I would do so in a heartbeat.
So far no American can identify what “benefit” Canada wouldget being the 51st state.
Morons still complaining about it with partial statements. Some people you can’t satisfy no matter what you do. Oh well.
Why would anyone want to be part of the USA. The most hated nation on earth.
I hope Trump orders a full boycott of Canada and the USA should move away from Canada as much as possible.
Sad that Carney puts Canada economy well being at risk for Quebec, a province that won’t allow building a pipeline across its land, refuses to co-operate faithfully in Federal and takes in more equalization then any other province.
Is Trump wrong?
Free access to American markets – state.
Protection of US military – state.
Free movement across the border – state.
The world will celebrate when the orange polyp finally dies.
We are not surprised that Carney tanked the deal to bootlick Quebec.
@PP. I doubt Trump would care.
Bar Trump from Canada for life(not that it will be for long). Pathetic Liar, felon & pedafile.
I love trumpland and hate PP.
Every country in the world hates that cocsucker trump.Time to take him and his cronies out
Carney needs to appease Quebec. Orange man is not referring to Indonesia, UAE or India when talking trade. Trump is talking about the trade relationship with China. He doesn’t want Canada sneaking in inferior Chinese products into the US. (Aluminum) Lets not forget Carney called China a danger. Not anymore I guess. I’m still waiting to hear what Canada was demanding from the US.
Maybe “trump” wants Canada to bail them out of their $40 zillion debt, Canada needs to make them an offer to buy the country minus the “trumps”
Donald was/is a pathological liar to all three wives and he wants people to trust him?
phuck off.
@JMD
All the benefits of Canada? Such as?
Canada should not expect open acess to the USA and vice versa. Unfortunately Canada really took advantage of the relationship and free loaded on some many things like Military, NATO, Defence, and Intelligence gathering. Canada can choose to take the road alone, however there is serious consequences to that decision.
Looking at the terms he is wanting. It looks like he want all the benefits’ of Canada with out being a province.
This looks like a way out of that F-35 deal.
Canada does not need the US if no quid pro exists!
Canada started this all by allowing transshipment of Chinese steel and aluminum to the US, taking advantage of NAFTA.
Maybe some people are okay with the thought of flying on an airplane having parts made of the wrong grades of steel and aluminum, for example. I sure the hell am not.
Would Trump tax one of his states 50%? Then think they might be happy if he ‘favoured’ them by reducing it to 25%? Hardly.
We have a quota system for dairy, so there is no glut on the market and the prices fall so low our farmers go bankrupt. We are being generous allowing any US dairy into Canada. They are not taxed, but penalised for exceeding their quota. – Trump needs to realise what is happening.
Everyone selling things in Canada have to have French labels and instructions. Even English Canada only items. Trump needs to deal with it.
Carney should have walked away before he bought submarines, just to keep Trump happy. Before he spent billions to beef up our border because of Trump’s imaginary drug trafficking. Trudeau should have stopped it before we wasted money on F-35 fighters, just to appease the US.
Don has it right.
The US started this trade war with its tariffs on autos, aluminum, steep and copper. They want Canada to be a vassal state. Trump can’t be believed, like he said the USA writes their agreements in pencil.
Cremate Trump & Smith in AF1 while she licks his little dickie!!!