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Canadian prime minister suspends trade talks with U.S., setting new 50% tariffs in motion (www.thestar.com)
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[–] 16 points 1 month ago (6 children)

And an export tax on potash and oil.

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  • [–] 17 points 1 month ago (5 children)

    And electricity.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    You guys understand that in this trade war, those 3 things are your nuclear options, right?

    You don't start by using your strongest weapons first. Because if those don't stop the war, what then? And, how would the Americans respond?

    Better to have those in reserve, ready to be deployed. Make the other side worry that you could use them, and use that strength to aid in negotiations. Treat them as actual nuclear weapons. As a deterrent.

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  • [–] 10 points 1 month ago

    Sometimes, when the other side has the attention span of a toddler, it's necessary to remind them from time to time that the nuclear options exist, even if you don't plan to use them.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 month ago

    Nah, at this point the other nations should go Va Banque with their sanctions, and embargo until the USA collapses into +/- 50 independent countries. Toxic relationships deserve to have their bridges permanently burnt, no “another chance” just to be fooled once again.

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