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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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