In a recent interview on The West Block, Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc provided a sobering insight into the ongoing trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. As the head of Canada’s Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations, LeBlanc has been intimately involved in the behind-the-scenes discussions with Washington. His message is clear: buckle up. LeBlanc warns that the trade talks are unpredictable and that Canadians need to be prepared for what lies ahead.
With the specter of tariffs hanging over the negotiations, the future of Canada-U.S. trade remains uncertain. The Trump administration’s protectionist policies have created a sense of unpredictability in the economic relationship between the two countries. LeBlanc’s warning serves as a reminder that Canada must be ready to navigate the turbulent waters of trade negotiations with its southern neighbor.
As tensions simmer between Ottawa and Washington, LeBlanc’s words carry weight. The Finance Minister’s insight into the inner workings of the trade talks offers a glimpse into the challenges Canada faces in securing a favorable outcome. With so much at stake, it is crucial for Canadians to heed LeBlanc’s advice and prepare for a bumpy ride ahead.
In the face of uncertainty and potential economic upheaval, LeBlanc’s warning to “buckle up” serves as a call to action for Canadians. As the trade negotiations with the United States continue to unfold, it is clear that the road ahead will be a rocky one. Regardless of the outcome, one thing is certain: Canadians must be prepared for whatever lies ahead in the tumultuous world of international trade.
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Jennifer Justine Musk is a Canadian
Maye Haldeman is a Canadian
Elon Musk , why?
Canada either become the 51th state or face the consequences, all Canadian resources belongs to us since we already subsidize them..we are taking what is ours…
Thanks to Trudeau we are in this position. Pierre for PM
You are already escalated a big problem for canadians announcing trades war instead taking actions to avoid all the disaster. Hopefully normal government will be elected soon.
So we are now going to pay Carbon tax, Tariff Tax, Provincial and Federal Tax, where does this end. Trudeau has the nerve to say what " We are all in this together" can someone tell me what that tastes like?
Get trudeau out.
We don't hear about the betrayers of Canadian stars living in the United States. They are supposed to represent their country. How do they feel about living in a country that wishes to harm their nation?
America did this to many countries wars, sanctions and the represions not surprised that it finally comes to its own continent..
This is the time to support and stand behind President Donald Trump in order to win over other corrupted government officials and corrupted countries. We will have to suffer for a while before everything fall in line. We will have to avoid buying foreign goods or foods. We all should allow times for Trump's agenda to take effects so that other countries will go down on their knees and bowl to the US. Together we will win at the end.
Current government ministers offering no substantial new insights always, lacking specific details or solutions, just generic talk to Canadians." blah blah"
Cut off American oil and use a small universal tariff on all other goods to pay Alberta and the workers
Mexico and Canada brought it on themselves, for not doing their part to secure the borders and stopping the flow of fentanyl.
Liberals have screwed Canada for the last 9 years. They only have improved their own lives with years of lies.
Canada should put a 50% tariff on the export of oil and electricity … you can actually gain a lot of money from this since the US completely depend on these two products 😂
World trade wars have began.
I'm just waiting for trump to rename Disney World to Wally World next.
No apple, no tesla. But Canada government needs to promise to support such industry creations in our land by reducing taxes and bureaucracy. You guys failed over the last 9 years and let it be your last chance to turn things around for the people and businesses in Canada.
Cut the rail access to Alaska. As well as ban trucking. Cut off the oil. Cut off all strategic minerals.
In a positive, I hope this tariff barrier will promote local businesses in Canada for sustainable economic. I hope all provinces will be united.
2 weeks in office and hes already causing trouble!!!!!!!!!
The states are concerned about fentanyl going south, what about all the illegal guns coming north from them!!!!! We have the right to counter tariff!
Stand United in the face of bully 🇨🇦
Trump increased only 10% tariffs on China, but two days later COVID was spreading from Wuhan, China.
He is the master of manipulation.
Canada has to put more budget .on national defence and border security
So lets buy china stuff?
51st State!
If the USA can source those products elsewhere cheaper they will .Canada can lose market share forever if this drags on .Root cause is Trudeau.
Trump not welcomed in Canada for the G7 summit in June
I'm shocked how many Canadians blame trump. The liberals and ndp created this mess. Trudeau is the problem Trump wants to protect American's from illegal drugs and terrorists Close the damn border. Stop the illegal drugs. Boom, no tarrifs
Canada 🇨🇦 should have %100 tariffs against Trump's USA 🇺🇸.
So more tariffs so more goods cost more will help? Retaliation is the first resort of tyrants.
President Musk should resign as Vice President Trump,….
Just a reminder,.. boycott, Coke, Fairlife division of Coke, Pepsi, Lays Chips Vicky's, Tropicana all juices, Walmart, Amazon and 50% tariff on Starlink and Tesla, Disney and Netflix, and Amazon Prime, and make sure what you get is from and made in Canada.
I think part of it is trump’s dislike of Trudeau and his team, why give him a win if he knows a federal election is likely
This will hurt the usa even more, wake up!!!
Canada and Mexico still has a lot of trade partners that we haven't pissed off. We can take up the slack of what the US will be walking away from
Get the popcorn ready, hopefully it’s not like the Tyson/Jake Paul fight.
It’s about not supporting the genocide, in gaze
Trump is just a clown, punish his owner Elon Musk , put 100% tariff on Tesla
Buckle up Mercedes 😂😂
If Canada militarized our borders we could 1. Heavily improve security 2. Increase military spending to reach Nato goals 3. Employ thousands of individuals
At the end : canadian pay 25% hiding taxes on american goods and american 25% hiding taxes on canadian goods nobody win exeption of politicians its a bigg bigg trappp
Best thing about this is it unifies Canadians and undercuts the appeal of Trump’s Canadian admirers like Pierre and Danielle 😅
Sigh I can see alot of people don't know what a tariff is canada with its 25% tax on American good you buy will make canada the 51 state in no time
It’s not the primer of Canada, correct verbiage is the Governor of Canada, 51th state of these United States of America 🇺🇸, GOD bless America 🇺🇸
Total own goal. All he wants is a proper border and drugs interdiction. Any clear headed soul can see this. Perhaps global warming will wake you lot up.
PP wants to cut taxes and at the same time build the homes….Where is he going to get the money to build the homes?
CANZUK? 😊
So instead of fortifying the Canada US border, Trudeau wants a trade war instead. This is how he punishes the Canadian people instead of doing what’s right.
Tariff should be equal to Fentanol = 1%.
I hate Trump. USA will have no allies soon. Bullying Americas closest ally, Canada, just shows how big of a piece trash he is. My family is struggling already. Now this…