CAN-USA Tariff Strife (split from various pol threads)

[Czech_pivo]

We have to be happy with the status quo, we are not the dominant partner. We don't have the economy, demographics or force to dictate shit.

Anyone who thinks we can take the initiative and momentum and somehow inflict pain and damage on the USA without them doing even worse to us is simply not living in reality.

He has us now. Wait for it. Concession Carney will do his best Chamberlin impression; and the seals will clap with flappy elbows.

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And to be clear - every single leader that has signed any document with Trump is in the exact same situation - realizing that any agreement with Trump is in essence a piece of toilet paper waiting to be used.

 

[Halifax Tar]

And to be clear - every single leader that has signed any document with Trump is in the exact same situation - realizing that any agreement with Trump is in essence a piece of toilet paper waiting to be used.

Sure. I really don't care. My focus is Canada.

 

[Czech_pivo]

Im a fan of alternate history, but not when its employment is an attempt to justify, protect or deflect from poor real world performance.

That is where our views diverge.
Outside of Trump, where every single leader, except for Putin/Saudi’s King/Kim Il, has been belittled and harassed by Trump.
Carney has done extremely well around the rest of the world and has moved us accordingly in the right direction.

 

[Halifax Tar]

That is where our views diverge.
Outside of Trump, where every single leader, except for Putin/Saudi’s King/Kim Il, has been belittled and harassed by Trump.
Carney has done extremely well around the rest of the world and has moved us accordingly in the right direction.

I took my family to BK Friday night. My wife and I had spent all day in +35 degree heat limbing and junking wood. Exhausting. First time in 47 years I ever had to retreat from the heat.

We decided on BK on the way to the camper as neither of us wanted to cook. 2 Wopper meals, 1 Nuggie meal came to 50$. We don't eat out much, my jaw hit the floor. I almost drove away.

If this is the right direction, I sure hope we don't go backwards.

 

[Czech_pivo]

I took my family to BK Friday night. My wife and I had spent all day in +35 degree heat limbing and junking wood. Exhausting. First time in 47 years I ever had to retreat from the heat.

We decided on BK on the way to the camper as neither of us wanted to cook. 2 Wopper meals, 1 Nuggie meal came to 50$. We don't eat out much, my jaw hit the floor. I almost drove away.

If this is the right direction, I sure hope we don't go backwards.

Yes, fast food prices have gone through the roof. Sadly labour costs due represent a significant portion of the costs.
Whereas when we go to the Appleby’s in the town my daughter attends university in PA, the y have half priced apps after 9pm for 5$ - bit the waitress makes 2.90&/hr there, not 17.60$/hr like in Ontario

 

[Halifax Tar]

Yes, fast food prices have gone through the roof. Sadly labour costs due represent a significant portion of the costs.
Whereas when we go to the Appleby’s in the town my daughter attends university in PA, the y have half priced apps after 9pm for 5$ - bit the waitress makes 2.90&/hr there, not 17.60$/hr like in Ontario

The CAF BFC (Basic Food Cost) for CFB Halifax has gone up 18.5% this year.

Keep in mind we buy in bulk.

 

[Czech_pivo]

The CAF BFC (Basic Food Cost) for CFB Halifax has gone up 18.5% this year.

Brutal. Not good at all.
Food security/sovereignty is key going forward but our ability to grow some fruits/veggies is never going to be possible.

 

[Halifax Tar]

Brutal. Not good at all.
Food security/sovereignty is key going forward but our ability to grow some fruits/veggies is never going to be possible.

The really ironic thing about this, is this is the CAF showing the CoL is rising, but they cut CFHD for Halifax. Maybe food isn't part of the overall CFHD matrix, but there seems to be a level of irony to me about it from where I sit.

Like I said, If this is the right direction, I sure hope we don't go backwards.

 

[Czech_pivo]

The really ironic thing about this, is this is the CAF showing the CoL is rising, but they cut CFHD for Halifax. Maybe food isn't part of the overall CFHD matrix, but there seems to be a level of irony to me about it from where I sit.

Like I said, If this is the right direction, I sure hope we don't go backwards.

What’s that black humour from Berlin in early 1945 - ‘Enjoy the war, the peace will be hell.’

 

[Czech_pivo]

I wouldn't base our strategy or hopes on this but tomorrow is Tuesday, lol.

Former Trump adviser Scaramucci predicts President will ‘TACO’ on latest tariff threat against Canada

Administration is under pressure from U.S. corporate leaders for tariff relief, Scaramucci says, referring to term that means ‘Trump Always Chickens Out’

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Former Trump adviser Scaramucci predicts President will ‘TACO’ on latest tariff threat against Canada​