President Donald Trump said on Friday that because of Canada’s digital services tax on American tech companies, the U.S. will end all trade talks with its northern neighbor.
Trump admin will inform Canada within the ‘next seven day period’ of what tariff it will pay to do business with the US
Agreed. I think a lot of people are mistaking Carney’s attempts at diplomacy for weakness and/or appeasement. I can understand their point of view, especially for the EU who aren’t shy to express their distaste and don’t have this monster at their doorstep like we do. But I do think before long Carney will have to tighten up a bit and stop trying to butter the guy up. It’s a lost cause when it comes to Trump, as we’ve seen here. You could jerk the guy off every day and he would still turn on you at a moment’s notice.
If Trump comes back to the table I don’t see a problem in negotiating, but there’s no need to bend over backwards for him, over this of all issues.
Agreed. I think a lot of people are mistaking Carney’s attempts at diplomacy for weakness and/or appeasement. I can understand their point of view, especially for the EU who aren’t shy to express their distaste and don’t have this monster at their doorstep like we do. But I do think before long Carney will have to tighten up a bit and stop trying to butter the guy up. It’s a lost cause when it comes to Trump, as we’ve seen here. You could jerk the guy off every day and he would still turn on you at a moment’s notice.