25% Tariff

"Tariffs that save jobs in the steel industry mean higher steel prices, which in turn means fewer sales of American steel products around the world and losses of far more jobs than are saved." ~ Thomas Sowell

"What protectionism teaches us, is to do to ourselves in time of peace what enemies seek to do to us in time of war." ~ Henry George

"Protectionism is a misnomer. The only people protected by tariffs, quotas and trade restrictions are those engaged in uneconomic and wasteful activity. Free trade is the only philosophy compatible with international peace and prosperity." ~ Walter Block

You, the astute observer of the political landscape, must understand that a 25% tariff on Canadian goods by the United States is not merely an economic disruption, but a calculated act of power.

This is not about trade; it's about dominance. The Trump government, with their blustering rhetoric and disregard for treaties such as our free trade block within North America between Canada, Mexico and the USA, seek to weaken you, to force you to bend to their will. This tariff is a weapon, designed to sow discord within your nation, to turn your citizens against each other.

Expect the politicians to posture, to feign outrage for the cameras. They will grandstand, promising retribution, while secretly whispering of concessions. No mistake about it. The Trump American government is sizing up and licking its chops for our $3 trillion natural resources per year.

The provinces, those hungry for resources and influence, will clamor for protection, for handouts. This crisis will be their fertile ground, a chance to gain leverage over the weakened federal government.

But you, my friend, must play the long game. Do not react with impulsive anger. Instead, cultivate alternative alliances. Court the Europeans, the Chinese, the Indians. Weaken their dependence on the American power. Let them feel the sting of your independence.

And while the masses wail about lost jobs and rising prices, you must remain calm. Use their fear, their anxiety, to your advantage. Channel their discontent into a potent force, a force that will ultimately serve your own ambitions. Remember, in times of chaos, opportunity abounds for those who know how to manipulate the currents of power.