Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

patphil

(8,087 posts)

7. I'm sure Canada is already looking for different markets for it's exports.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue May 6, 2025, 03:34 PM

May 6

One thing I know is that we surely do need their cars, lumber, and energy. That's why we have a trade deficit with them.
Threats and bullying are not ways to solve problems, unless you're a mob boss.
If he expects his actions will foster friendly relations with Canada, he's sadly mistaken.
Canada won't capitulate. They'll look elsewhere for a trading partner...perhaps Mexico, Europe, or China.
It's a big planet, and Trump is such a small man.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

11 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Carney says Canada 'not for sale' after Trump pushes 51st state in Oval Office meeting [View all] BumRushDaShow May 6 OP

DJT is such a pig suegeo May 6 #1

God, I am so sick of this festering, feculent clownstick. Aristus May 6 #2

Rat Bastard. Irish_Dem May 6 #3

Canada doesn't want to be part of the U.S. Marthe48 May 6 #4

We don't need their energy? eggplant May 6 #5

Tell that to Minnesota. mac56 May 6 #8

So now Trump will be offering $1,000 to every Canadian if they support him? twodogsbarking May 6 #6

I'm sure Canada is already looking for different markets for it's exports. patphil May 6 #7

Japan, India, Australia, Mexico, Vietnam, the EU and the UK are all making Justice matters. May 6 #9

The US is getting screwed big time by a Putin wannabe who will be remembered as the man who wreaked havoc on America. patphil May 6 #11

We're going to take your country, but we'll do it in a friendly way Bayard May 6 #10