Canada is tied to the US whether we like it or not, with most of our exports going there due to proximity. If the USD falls 30%, in order to spurn domestic manufacturing in the US, we are screwed, since we are fully tethered to that wagon.

Maybe thats why he assumes we will give in, being worth 70 cents on the dollar to a currency that is falling to 70 cents on the dollar seems like quite a blow, and what does that do to our bond market and corresponding housing bubble?

I don’t even understand why he’s bothering to talk to this moron. Follow the Chinese example. Cut them off, and refuse to take their calls. Until Trump can learn to grow the fuck up, treat him like the spoiled child that he is. Just ignore him until he’s done throwing his tantrum.

He handled it about as well as he could have. He was never going to get big concessions.

He placated Trump, told him we’re not for sale, and then said a few things that sound like compliments if you don’t listen too closely.

I was worried he was going to get Zelenski’d and have a shouting match.

Trump really sounds like a used salesman.

“You’ll get the protection of the 3 year warranty, well, we give you the warranty anyway, if you’re ever in trouble”