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[The Bread Guy]

Ford threatens to cut off energy in response to Trump’s tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened Wednesday about “cutting off” energy supply to the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plan on all Canadian imports.

www.cp24.com

Ford threatens to cut off energy exports from Ontario.

While jacking up rates is a card both ON and QC could play, that’s a bold stance.

Maybe someone could be quietly telling the US about all those Canadian-made bits of bigger machines (cars for ON, planes for QC) built in America that could be at risk in a trade war?

Seriously ?
The big problem with mud wrestling with a pig is that the pig enjoys it

Seeing the exchanges via another dynamic, someone has to stand up to the bully eventually. Mind you, risking getting kicked in the moors, though. Interesting to see where this bit goes.

 

[Quirky]

Ford threatens to cut off energy in response to Trump’s tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened Wednesday about “cutting off” energy supply to the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plan on all Canadian imports.

www.cp24.com

Ford threatens to cut off energy exports from Ontario.

Getting spicy!

 

[dimsum]

Someone spiked your eggnog

You say that like it’s a bad thing.

 

[quadrapiper]

While jacking up rates is a card both ON and QC could play, that’s a bold stance.

Maybe someone could be quietly telling the US about all those Canadian-made bits of bigger machines (cars for ON, planes for QC) built in America that could be at risk in a trade war?

Seeing the exchanges via another dynamic, someone has to stand up to the bully eventually. Mind you, risking getting kicked in the moors, though. Interesting to see where this bit goes.

Surprised the automakers et al haven't had words already.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Off with their (crazy dyed hair tattooed face ) heads!

Military Leaders Are Rattled by a List of 'Woke' Officers That a Group Urges Hegseth to Fire​

Military leaders are rattled by a list of “woke” senior officers that a conservative group urged Pete Hegseth to dismiss for promoting diversity in the ranks if he is confirmed to lead the Pentagon.

The list compiled by the American Accountability Foundation includes 20 general officers or senior admirals and a disproportionate number of female officers. It has had a chilling effect on the Pentagon’s often frank discussions as leaders try to figure out how to address the potential firings and diversity issues under President-elect Donald Trump.

Military Leaders Are Rattled by a List of 'Woke' Officers That a Group Urges Hegseth to Fire

The list compiled by the American Accountability Foundation includes 20 general officers or senior admirals and a disproportionate number of female officers.

www.military.com

 

[dimsum]

Off with their (crazy dyed hair tattooed face ) heads!

Military Leaders Are Rattled by a List of 'Woke' Officers That a Group Urges Hegseth to Fire​

Military leaders are rattled by a list of “woke” senior officers that a conservative group urged Pete Hegseth to dismiss for promoting diversity in the ranks if he is confirmed to lead the Pentagon.

The list compiled by the American Accountability Foundation includes 20 general officers or senior admirals and a disproportionate number of female officers. It has had a chilling effect on the Pentagon’s often frank discussions as leaders try to figure out how to address the potential firings and diversity issues under President-elect Donald Trump.

Military Leaders Are Rattled by a List of 'Woke' Officers That a Group Urges Hegseth to Fire

The list compiled by the American Accountability Foundation includes 20 general officers or senior admirals and a disproportionate number of female officers.

www.military.com

So, a commander could be ordered to promote DEI consultation, etc during the Biden administration or get punished, and then face getting punished under the Trump admin due to said DEI consultation…

 

[QV]

While jacking up rates is a card both ON and QC could play, that’s a bold stance.

Maybe someone could be quietly telling the US about all those Canadian-made bits of bigger machines (cars for ON, planes for QC) built in America that could be at risk in a trade war?

Seeing the exchanges via another dynamic, someone has to stand up to the bully eventually. Mind you, risking getting kicked in the moors, though. Interesting to see where this bit goes.

One province threatening to cut energy supply, and another offering to drill baby drill.

I’m guessing Ford’s approach is the wrong one, considering the personality down south. Trump always tries to counterpunch harder. The tariffs are the counter punch to a lax Canadian security/border/immigration stance. Going tit for tat against your largest trading partner that dwarfs you is a losing prospect.

Canada can hold America over the barrel on anything at all?

 

[dimsum]

Canada can hold America over the barrel on anything at all?

Water.

 

[QV]

yeah poke the bear… The US wouldn’t allow Canada to threaten its security in any such way. We’re not the big dog in this arrangement and nor do we have support. We’re delinquent and the whole alliance knows it.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Water.

This article didn't even mention water, which is managed through treaties, but $400+ billion annually of other stuff sounds pretty important:

As Trump vows major tariff hike, a look at what the U.S. imports from Canada​

As Trump vows major tariff hike, a look at what the U.S. imports from Canada

Some Canadian products could face huge tariffs on the first day of Donald Trump's administration in January. Here’s a quick look at what the U.S. imports from Canada.

www.ctvnews.ca