Canada STICKS THE DAGGER in Trump after HIS MELTDOWN | Trump has DISASTER SUNDAY [Click] Clear discussion of the economic factors involved. I shall be watching to see if Drumph chickens out at the last minute. It has occurred to me to wonder what arrangements the Canadian automobile workers have in their contracts to deal with temporary layoffs. ——Alan
BBC 4 days ago ... Proposed 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico are due to take effect on 4 March, although Trump has suggested this deadline could slip.
I shouldn't be surprised by Trump either going ahead like a bull in a china shop, or giving way on his tariffs. We will see. I would bet on Canada being prepared to deal with either possibility, and rubbing Trump's nose in it. Canadians are selling both real estate and securities in the US, in addition to cancelling travel to the US and boycotting US-made goods. ----Alan
Talking Points Memo: The Atlanta Fed has again lowered its projection for first quarter 2025 GDP. It had been predicting growth of 2.3%. At the end of last week that was revised to 1.5% contraction and this morning they were again down-revised 2.8% contraction, or in other words 2.8% negative growth. To be clear these aren’t final or official stats. We’re only two-thirds of the way through the quarter. They are a prediction based on current indicators. But if it’s not clear that would mean a steep move into recession. And the numbers which presage that outcome are largely tied to general economic uncertainty and various collective economic decisions based on the expectations of a dramatic ramp up in U.S. tariffs and tariff retaliation. —Alan
I was able to send a supporting e-mail directly to M. Trudeau’s office! Contact the PM [Click] For “Province or territory” scroll down and select “Outside Canada” ——Alan
Canada STICKS THE DAGGER in Trump after HIS MELTDOWN | Trump has DISASTER SUNDAY [Click] Clear discussion of the economic factors involved. I shall be watching to see if Drumph chickens out at the last minute. It has occurred to me to wonder what arrangements the Canadian automobile workers have in their contracts to deal with temporary layoffs.
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I checked the InnerTubes: Layoffs, dismissals and pay cuts: employers in Canada and the U.S. weigh options in response to tariffs [Click]
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Canada will have far better options for supplies than the US will have!
DeleteBBC 4 days ago ... Proposed 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico are due to take effect on 4 March, although Trump has suggested this deadline could slip.
Delete^^^^^ Alan
DeleteI shouldn't be surprised by Trump either going ahead like a bull in a china shop, or giving way on his tariffs. We will see. I would bet on Canada being prepared to deal with either possibility, and rubbing Trump's nose in it. Canadians are selling both real estate and securities in the US, in addition to cancelling travel to the US and boycotting US-made goods.
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US suspends offensive cyber operations against Russia
ReplyDeleteTexas politician [verbally] whacks the billionaire class [Click] Really good speech.
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Car Prices Poised for $12,000 Surge on Trump’s Tariffs [Click] Gee, that could be interesting.
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Sheesh!!
DeleteVideo: Trump ordered to reinstate fired “probationary” employees. [Click]
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Legal AF video: Trump cuts to DOJ screw him in court [Click] Awwwww…
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Video: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to Trump FOLDING + MORE [Click] First report, not succinct, of Trump folding like a cheap suit on Canada and Mexico tariffs.
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Contrary story: Trump says ‘no room left’ for Canada and Mexico to avoid tariffs hours before deadline [Click] “Tariffs for Mexico and Canada to take effect at midnight ET; TSMC, the world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer, will invest $165bn in the US”
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Talking Points Memo:
ReplyDeleteThe Atlanta Fed has again lowered its projection for first quarter 2025 GDP. It had been predicting growth of 2.3%. At the end of last week that was revised to 1.5% contraction and this morning they were again down-revised 2.8% contraction, or in other words 2.8% negative growth. To be clear these aren’t final or official stats. We’re only two-thirds of the way through the quarter. They are a prediction based on current indicators. But if it’s not clear that would mean a steep move into recession. And the numbers which presage that outcome are largely tied to general economic uncertainty and various collective economic decisions based on the expectations of a dramatic ramp up in U.S. tariffs and tariff retaliation.
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Less (or even non-) polluting methods of extracting copper? [Click]
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Video: Trudeau warns Americans: Tariffs ‘will have real consequences for you’ [Click] It is difficult to find ways for us to support Canada; it this is the way, go for it.
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I was able to send a supporting e-mail directly to M. Trudeau’s office! Contact the PM [Click] For “Province or territory” scroll down and select “Outside Canada”
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Thanks for this, Alan!!
DeleteWhy make the USA Russian?
ReplyDeleteJust go live in Russia.
No one will mind.
Elon Musk says he will accept the invitation to go on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart, if the show airs unedited. The Daily Show responds, “We’d be delighted!”
ReplyDeleteStay tuned!