Tag Archives: tariffs

Wishful Thinking: A New United States of America Map

Posted on September 19, 2026 by cdsmiller17

According to Donald J Trump Trump announced yesterday that he’s reached a new agreement with Denmark to take over control of Greenland. Really? Well, not in reality. He threatened to annex the country, which may, or may not, have persuaded … Continue reading →

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This Analogy Contained a (Not So) Veiled Threat

Posted on September 7, 2026 by cdsmiller17

German Shepherd vs. Dachshund US Treasury Secretary Bessent called Canada a ”little yippy dog” on the weekend. Interesting. I guess size matters, but the comparison is “nasty”, Trump’s favourite word to describe Canadian negotiators. It’s interesting how the dog breeds … Continue reading →

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If America Doesn’t NEED Canada, Why Worry?

Posted on September 3, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Is This Just About the Booze? No. It’s much more than that. Americans are afraid of China getting their foot in their economy through the ‘backdoor’ route. Trying to restrict who Canada trades with is a tactic to ‘protect’ their … Continue reading →

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We Forget that the Universe Knows What It’s Doing

Posted on August 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Sturgeon Lunar Eclipse (August 28, 2026) I was up when the lunar eclipse was at its most total for those of us in the eastern half of Canada. But I didn’t see it because we were under a cloud at … Continue reading →

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The State of Economy in Canada in One Word: Tariff-ic

Posted on August 22, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Tariffs When the United States and Canada (along with Mexico) were negotiating the ‘new’ NAFTA in 2018, I commented that Canada didn’t need the USA as much as they did us. In the end, some agreement is better than none, … Continue reading →

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“Elbow’s Up” Comes from “Mr. Hockey” Himself

Posted on May 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Gordie Howe (March 31, 1928 – June 10, 2016) I’m sure hockey fans would know, but the rest of the world might be slightly mystified with the latest Canadian anti-tariff saying, “Elbows Up”. Gordie Howe was the complete package. He … Continue reading →

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Canada’s P.M. Walked a Tightrope and Survived the Test

Posted on May 7, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Carney Meets Trump (May 6, 2025) What can I say? This meeting was fraught, right from the start, but diplomacy kept it from devolving into a Zelenskyy confrontation of epic proportions. Canada chose the right man for the job. That … Continue reading →

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No Matter How It’s Disguised, It’s Just Naked Greed

Posted on May 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Trump’s Tariffs We’ve been sold a fairy tale. There is no unfair world trade deficits, except maybe with China. Trump needs a way to raise huge amounts of revenue to fund tax cuts for American businesses and billionaires. What does … Continue reading →

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Now that the Global Tariffs are Paused for 90 Days

Posted on April 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Art of the Deal (1987) Something tells me that this latest ‘flip-flop’ may have been his intention all along. And yet, the bond market is what made him act. The stock market can always recover. And the amount of … Continue reading →

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Tariff Math “Does Not Compute!”

Posted on April 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“Liberation” Day (April 2, 2025) “Lies, damn lies and statistics.” Never a truer word has been spoken, especially with the example of the US tariff calculations. But don’t take my word for it, watch this CBC News program “About That”: … Continue reading →

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