Canada Tread Carefully in Trade War with US
Canadians are bracing for the impact of the ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States. Peter Mannistu, from Calgary, warns that Canadians should not overreact to the hostility shown by President Donald Trump and his followers.
Mannistu suggests that Canada's response to the tariffs imposed on it should be carefully selected to avoid appearing vindictive or retaliatory. He advises against limiting the export of electricity, natural gas, and oil, as this could escalate tensions with the US.
Tobin McCartney, also from Calgary, takes a more critical view of Canada's economy, blaming 12 years of Liberal rule for weakening it. He claims that Canada is dependent on imports and has overtaxed and regulated sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, lumber, and energy.
McCartney argues that Trump sees the Liberals' economic policies as crippling Canada's economy and believes the US president could economically invade Canada if he wanted to. This warning is a stark reminder of the risks involved in this trade war.