JUST IN: Canadian PM candidate Chrystia Freeland says Canadians are super “hurt” by the new tariffs, begs Americans to “just cut it out.”
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 2, 2025
Lmao.
“Americans have to understand how hurt and frankly how furious Canadians are.”
“Our sovereignty is being challenged. Regular… pic.twitter.com/YZhTsYhAjw
We have settled a question.
Is Trump 2.0 going to be like his first term? The answer is NO.
“Tariffs in the United States date back to 1789, when Alexander Hamilton saw them as a solution to two crises facing the newborn republic: A desperate need to raise revenue and a desire to industrialize a nation that seemed dangerously dependent on England.
But in modern times, they have almost always been a negotiating tool — economic coercion in the service of diplomacy, a cudgel to force other nations to the table. What makes President Trump’s move on Saturday against Mexico, Canada and China different is that he seems uninterested in pursuing deals. …
Indeed, Mr. Trump’s approach sounds like a Hamiltonian fantasy, wrapped in an aggressive vision of a world in which America controls Greenland, takes back the Panama Canal and makes the rest of the world pay up for access to the world’s largest economy. Yet, while it was easy to miss amid all the headlines this week of freezes on foreign assistance, purges at the F.B.I., the firing of inspectors general and efforts to induce the departures of federal workers, Mr. Trump kept returning, almost daily, to his belief in tariffs.
He has praised William McKinley, the tariff loving 25th president, who, for good measure, seized the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico in a show of imperialism that marked the United States’ emergence as a global power. Mr. Trump described the Gilded Age, from the 1870s to 1910 or so, as the golden era of American industrial might, “the richest our country ever was.”…”
In his first term, Donald Trump had railed against NAFTA during the 2016 campaign, but he ultimately settled for tweaking and replacing it with the USMCA, which was endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He spent his first term governing from a position of weakness viz Senate Republicans because of the Mueller probe and the threat of impeachment. The trade deficits with Canada and Mexico only got worse after USMCA was ratified. It was a classic Blumpf move and I called him out on it.
Today, Trump is imposing a 25% tariff on Canadian imports and inviting Canada to become the 51st state. He has unilaterally torn up USMCA and created chaos in the Canadian and Mexican economies. This isn’t anywhere close to the foreign policy of his first term.
Note: There are reports that he is planning to withdraw troops from Syria too. This is another example of how Trump promised to do one thing in his first term, but yielded to Senate Republicans.
In all fairness, Canada has 10 provinces and if admitted (a screwball idea) should come in as 10 states.
Where is Trump getting these weird ideas ?
Actually, more like 8. Quebec would stay out, and tiny PEI would likely merge with Nova Scotia. So that’s 16 senators and 40+ representatives, all lefties.
For fun add Mexico, too. That’s 31 states, 62 senators and 160+ representatives, all lefties.
Even with Canada, the unified state would be a permanent, full-blown socialist country, and the Bill of Rights would be repealed.
‘For fun add Mexico, too’
That’s the next logical step.
Sheez!
Bring them in as territories and tax them without representation.
Proverbs 21:18 – “The wicked bring on themselves the very suffering they plan for others, for their treachery comes back to haunt them.”
The treachery we wish upon others will (and has) boomeranged back to us tenfold.
If we can only prosper on the backs & through the exploitation of others, we are worse than they are. Certainly not the “Master Race”.
Trump & his cast of ketamine addicted, drunk, mediocre (Vance) White men is embarrassing and on display for the entire world to see.
And nothing good will come of it.
It’s actually a bad idea, we’d get a ton of new “blue” states in Congress and the electoral college. It would also be bad for Canada as there would be mass migration to the sunbelt. If your citizenship makes you stuck within your borders then somewhere like Winnipeg with affordable homes and decent jobs seems a good prospect despite the very long cold winters…that make Chicago look like Miami by comparison. However once you open up the option of Raleigh Durham or Tampa you’d see these places become ghost towns.
Canada is not going to become a US State, thank God. We dont need another 20,000,000 pajeets. We dont need another 40,000,000 Socialists. The same goes for Greenland only on a smaller scale. Greenland is an island of welfare defendant alcoholics who will vote for as much socialism as they can get.
No one lives in Greenland so it really doesn’t matter if it becomes a territory. More people live in Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands
America can’t even handle its domestic problems.
A+
The number is closer to 18 million jeets buddy, i wont accept this libelous slander of my royal dominion of the holy maple leaf. Youre a big meanie.
In all seriousness, looking at all the positive things happening in USA the past few weeks, this needs to happen sooner rather than later. It would be nice if you could not lump us all in together with the shitlibs. Most people here secretly hate niggers and pakis, they are just conditioned not to say anything because if you say nigger in the mirror three times and spin around, they say Candy Man may drag you off to the loonie bin at 12 am that very night to get injected with Risperdal.
Canucks are too polite.
It works when you meet WHITEs, it’s cucking when not WHITE.
Canadians like socialized healthcare, keep dreaming 51 states?
Best hope is Quebec gains sovereignty!
Win!
> Is Trump 2.0 going to be like his first term? The answer is NO.
This is looking to be more true with each passing day. There have been some serious purges in DOJ and FBI already, and this is just the ball starting to roll. Hesgeth is far more intent on warring against the cartels and the Mexican regime they likely own than in adventures around the world. Yes there are some bad things but the positive ones outweigh them. It’s way better than 2017 already. That does not mean it’s going to be clear sailing by any means as the Deep State and all of their many swamp allies will not go down without a fight. Even so, Trump is operating form a different stance this time – even if it’s simply revenge on those who screwed him over last time. We’ll take whatever positives we can get.
Oh, and as for Soviet Kanuckistan, we don’t need them voting in any of our own elections. There’s little up there apart from foreign invaders (mostly pajeets and Asians, plus not a few congoloids) and hwyte woketards.
USMCA, by the way, was little different than the Trans-Pacific Partnership BS. Both are excellent examples of Repukes rigging things to enrich their enemies – since most of the oligarchic looters and scum who benefit from such treaties are major donors to Team Obama, et al. Under both of these treaty abominations, Canada and other countries had to extend their copyright terms to benefit Pedowood, Disney and the ‘Music Industry’. Three guesses (first two don’t count) on who owns those lox, chicken-stock and bagel.
Trump is taking an axe to one of Neo-liberalism’s core tenets/myths here; that tariffs are invariably harmful to both parties. If he can successfully explode that myth it could have a massive cascade effect globally as other nationalist politicians adopt protectionist policies too. Heresy.
I’ve no idea what the plan with Canada is – maybe simply regime change. The last thing Eretz Yamerica needs is a new state with 2 official languages; woke English and woke French. However, the “Canada ceases to exist as a viable Country” part is interesting. Could it simply be the overture to a hostile takeover bid where US corporations sweep in and buy up Canadian assets/resources after Trump has crashed its economy?
Kang Chuck the Turd is the largest landowner in Kanuckistan. Could be a way to take a shot at him and his overlords in the City also.
The tariffs regime Trump is enacting is even better than than it appears at first glance. China and others have been abusing a ‘de minimis’ exemption for years. Under Trump’s emergency declaration it no longer applies.
Here’s an interesting observation about this nonsense quoted by Vox Day in his latest post:
> It was reported last year that the U.S. was on track to receive a billion packages through the de minimis loophole that aren’t taxed and don’t have customs slips saying what they are. Making matters worse, illegal items are slipping through the cracks, including, knockoffs, unsafe items and even chemicals used to make fentanyl. The worst abuser that exploits this de minimiss loophole is, by far, China.
China is not the only one by any means, either. No way in hell this would have happened with Kali the Kumswallow-walla reading the teleprompter for he employers.
Zio Don s killin it.
https://www.renegadetribune.com/netanyahu-thanks-trump-for-executive-order-on-fighting-antisemitism/
I know it’s big but Canada only has about as many people as California. Who do people think you need to keep it in multiple “States”? You can keep it as a giant sh!tlib state all in one.
Hunter, some Americans have to reject the revolution. That’s what Canada is in essence.
Me:
If Canada became the 51st state in the USA how would their healthcare be affected which is different from the USA’s healthcare?
AI:
If Canada hypothetically became the 51st state of the USA, the country’s healthcare system would undergo massive changes, especially since Canada’s current system is vastly different from the U.S. model. Here are some key differences and how they might be affected:
1. Publicly Funded Healthcare vs. Private Insurance System
Canada: Has a universal, single-payer healthcare system primarily funded by taxes. Essential medical services are free at the point of use for all citizens.
U.S.: Relies on a mix of private insurance and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Healthcare access and costs vary widely based on insurance status.
Impact: Canadians might lose guaranteed universal healthcare, with more reliance on private insurance and out-of-pocket expenses, similar to the U.S. system. Some might need to buy health insurance for services previously covered by the government.
2. Healthcare Costs
Canada: Healthcare costs per capita are much lower, mainly due to negotiated drug prices and reduced administrative overhead.
U.S.: Healthcare is much more expensive. Drug prices, hospital services, and insurance premiums are significantly higher.
Impact: Drug prices and overall medical costs in Canada could rise, aligning with U.S. pricing practices.
3. Health Outcomes and Accessibility
Canada: Generally has better health outcomes in terms of life expectancy and lower infant mortality rates. Access to healthcare is based on need, not ability to pay.
U.S.: Health outcomes are more uneven, with disparities based on income, race, and geography. Some Americans face financial barriers to care.
Impact: Canadians could experience more inequities in healthcare access and outcomes, depending on how policies are adjusted.
4. Wait Times
Canada: There are often longer wait times for nonurgent procedures (e.g., elective surgeries).
U.S.: Wait times for specialist care and elective procedures can be shorter for those with good insurance but longer for those without coverage.
Impact: Wait times for certain procedures might shrink for some Canadians but increase for others if healthcare access becomes insurance-dependent.
5. Provincial vs. Federal Control
Canada: Healthcare is administered at the provincial level, with federal funding and oversight.
U.S.: States have some control, but federal policies significantly impact healthcare access and funding.
Impact: Canada’s provincial healthcare systems could be dismantled and replaced by a state-federal model similar to Medicaid and private insurance markets.
Me:
If Canada did opt to join the USA would individual provinces vote to secede and become independent nations like Quebec has wanted to do for a long time?
AI:
Great question! If Canada joined the U.S., it’s highly plausible that some provinces–especially those with strong regional identities–would push to secede or become independent nations. Let’s break it down:
1. Quebec: The Most Likely Candidate for Secession
Historical Context: Quebec has a long history of separatist movements, driven by its unique French language, culture, and desire for autonomy.
Past Referendums: Quebec has already held two independence referendums (1980 and 1995), with the second one nearly passing (49.4% in favor of independence).
Reaction to U.S. Integration: Joining the U.S. would be seen as a cultural and political threat. Quebec separatists would almost certainly seize this opportunity to push for full independence.
Outcome: Quebec might break away entirely, forming its own nation rather than becoming part of the U.S.
2. Western Provinces: A Mixed Response
Alberta: There’s already a strong independent streak in Alberta, partly due to its oil wealth and political differences with the rest of Canada. Some groups have flirted with separatist ideas in the past, and they might view U.S. statehood or independence as a way to gain more control over their resources and policies.
British Columbia: Culturally closer to the U.S. West Coast, B.C. might be more open to integration. However, if Quebec or Alberta seceded, B.C. could rethink its options.
Outcome: Alberta and possibly British Columbia could consider forming their own nations or joining the U.S. on their own terms.
3. Atlantic Provinces: More Likely to Stay United
The Atlantic provinces (Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island) might resist secessionist movements.
These provinces have strong cultural ties to each other and might prefer sticking together, either as a new nation or within a U.S. framework.
Outcome: They’d likely remain unified, either with Canada or as part of the U.S.
4. Indigenous and Northern Territories
Indigenous groups and the northern territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut) would present a unique challenge. Indigenous leaders might push for self-determination rather than be absorbed into U.S. governance.
The Arctic region’s resources and geopolitical importance would complicate any efforts for independence.
Outcome: Increased demands for Indigenous self-governance and international recognition.
What Would This Look Like Geopolitically?
If multiple provinces attempted to secede, we could see a fragmented Canada, with some regions forming independent nations, others joining the U.S., and Quebec establishing itself as a fully independent country.