i hope this is ironic

  • Adm_Drummer@lemmy.world
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    23 days ago

    Canada has the ninth largest economy in the world. Yes, America is larger but not so large that they don’t rely on Canada for import/export. Starting a trade war with Canada would just see Canada move it’s resources to a more fruitful source.

    So sick and tired of people talking about Canada as though we’re subservient or reliant on America. We are allies and friends. We work together because it works. The moment it stops working doesn’t mean Canada will come crashing down and beg america for forgiveness.

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      23 days ago

      You realise there is an order of magnitude difference between US and Canada right?

      2 trillion compared to 30 trillion.

      But you are right, they are very close countries and using trade to bully is not something that will happen and would put USMCA in trouble.

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        23 days ago

        Ukraine is small compared to Russia and look at them.

        I realise the discrepancy but it doesn’t matter what size the bully is. You should always stand up for your rights. Sovereignty rights, Provincial, State, Human, Civil rights. There are always bullies out there.

        Trans folks make up less than 1% of the fight. There are several orders of magnitude between their cause and almost any other, yet they fight.

        Just because we’re smaller doesn’t mean we have to take their shit. America relies on Canada for large amounts of their lumber, construction goods, and energy. If Canada and Mexico decide to say goodbye then America is just as screwed.