The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum President Trump on Canada

Did you see this from President Trump?

https://x.com/brianlilley/status/1902163052679573806?s=61&t=bP3qESlFuGfhkIKbfvc4gQ

The worst thing that can happen is for Carney to get elected Prime Minister.

President Trump said he endorses the Liberals, because the Conservatives said bad things about him.
Which is not true. All Poilievre and the Conservatives said is they do not want Canada to be the 51st State. Which almost all Canadians including myself would say.

Carney on the other hand absolutely hates President Trump.
He even says Trump is challenging Canada’s sovereignty.
Which is playing into many Canadians fears that Trump wants to annex Canada.
Which of course is a lie.
I am starting to feel, President Trump is using reverse psychology.

When Justin Trudeau was still Prime Minister, polls had Conservatives well out in front.
Since that time, with President Trump talking tariffs and talking about Canada becoming the USAs 51st State.
The Conservative Party’s lead has diminished and most predict the Liberals will win the election.

This despite the fact that if anything the new Canadian Prime Minister that took over from Trudeau, Carney if anything is worse than Trudeau. He very much into the WEF and Woke.
He also claims that Conservative leader Poilievre will work closely with Trump and will likely support Trump’s annexing Canada.

I can’t stand lying politicians!

Tom

1. The overwhelming majority of "lame street media" here in the US is far leftist owned and is the epitome of "very fake news". Anyone who listens/watches it thinking they are going to be "informed" of factual news is sadly mistaken or is of the same ilk.

2. Trump has NEVER truly suggested that Canada become annexed to the US or become the 51st state. He called Trudeau the "governor of Canada" because he was suggesting that he was no longer going to be Prime Minister of Canada. Anyone with half a brain knows that Trump loves to goad individuals who are antagonists of conservative values and politics or who are running in opposition to him in an election. I have too often lamented of most of this tactic, although admittedly, there are times it is hilarious to hear him refer to someone with a choice nickname, e.g., "Crooked Hiliary", etc. Perhaps because the nickname is undeniably a true description of the person's character.

3. Re: Tariffs on Canada. That is basically old news. Again, Trump who wasn't the originator of enacting tariffs on foreign trade partners, has effectively used them as bargaining chips... and they WORK. What also cannot be denied is the incessant unfair policy of foreign nations imposing unfair tariffs on American imported goods. Some countries have 100% and even 200% tariffs on American imports while the US had 5%, 10% or even no tariffs on those same countries. On a personal note and reflection, I vividly remember when I lived in Langley, B.C., doing grocery shopping across the border in Blaine, WA because of the incredible price differences on many goods. For example, at that time (25-30 yrs ago), butter in Canada was $5.00/lb and in Blaine it was $0.89/lb. When it came to buy a turkey, the Canadian "Turkey Board" which regulated prices on fowl made it near impossible to afford buying a turkey. That is SOCIALISM at its finest. My motorcycle insurance in Michigan was $365/yr for full coverage for 12 months. The liability insurance alone in Canada was $1400 for 9 months. A Labatts 24 can case of beer was $13.89 at the local drugstore in Pontiac, MI. In B.C. Canada, the same Canadian made beer was $18 for 6 16 oz. bottles. Okay, got the point? Socialism/Communism is not what we want here in America and for at least the next 4 years, we are going to retain most of our freedoms which our Constitution guarantees and God has given to mankind. Reciprocal tariffs are FAIR TRADE and Trump has even said that he would remove all tariffs for any country that did likewise for the US. He believes in Free and FAIR Trade. Don't believe the lies. TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) is prolific among the Leftists. They are deluded and/or deliberate enemies of a free democratic republic; America. I for one really hope and pray that you in Canada vote for a conservative Prime Minister over all other candidates. Here in New Hampshire, we live by our motto: "LIVE FREE or DIE".

Pilgrim: Why did President Trump endorse Liberal Leader Carney, who might be even worse than Trudeau?

On your number 3, some of what you said is what my research has told me.

However, of late some of it conflicts with other information I research. So, I am reluctant to use it anymore, before I am completely sure if it is correct.

For example, you talked about some countries have 100 to 200 percent on American good.

Not that it is completely reliable, the following talks about this.

https://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.36ZB6AD

Also, i was told recently that the 200% tariff on Canadian dairy has never been initiated. The deal was that it would be imposed if the USA reached a particular level and it never has so no tariff.

READ MY POST!!! I didn't reference any current tariffs Canada has on American goods. I was simply relating my personal experience from items, goods and services which I personally had to pay when actually living in B.C., Canada some years ago. What the tariffs and/or fees currently being implemented by Canada on US goods I have no knowledge. Another example, fact checked by me multitude times over a period of 15 years in Canada; A pound of Lane 1Q pipe tobacco in the U.S. basically anywhere was $16+/- US. The same tobacco IF you could find a tobacconist who was brave enough to carry it in the store was $196. To bring that same $16 US pound of Lane 1Q pipe tobacco across the Canadian border and claim it resulted in a $55 duty fee and was confiscated often enough. Yes, outrageous tariffs on dairy goods and other things WERE in effect when I lived there. And again, some products were totally banned from being imported from the US, except "adult literature and devices" of course. They were not subject to the immoral government of Canada.

And, I have no knowledge whatsoever concerning Trump endorsing Liberal Leader Carney. I cannot foresee Canada ever being anything but radical Socialist, at least in my lifetime. I can foresee the US becoming a Socialist country, perhaps not in my lifetime which is short. Evil has been given more and more freedom to reign in the West according to God's infinite wisdom for the ages. Nearly half of the US population voted for Kamala Harris and the wicked radical Leftist party in the last election. How long the conservatives can hang on God only knows. My hope is for the New Heaven and Earth where righteousness dwells and I will see HIM face to face on this earth. Until then, I will providentially fight the good fight, first against my own remaining sin and also against all that opposes the one true living God.

Pilgrim

Trump did endorse Liberal leader Carney and it has been talked about quite a bit.

I told you what I know about it.

As for President Trump annexing Canada, I know he never mentioned anything about that issue. However that is exactly what Trudeau and Carney are claiming President Trump is doing and it is playing on the emotions of Canadians. Which might be enough to completely turn the Canadian election over to the Carney and the Liberals.

In fact I tried to correct this melodramatic understanding before. Most of the time, they tell me I am blind to this fact.

It is putting the Conservatives in a bad position, because the Liberal have been successful in convincing many with their lies. They make it sound like a vote for Conservative Leader Poilievre is one step closer to making Canada the 51st State.

I think people are going to believe and support who they want regardless. Folks are typically ideological that way. We all have faith and belief in something. It’s hard to change the minds and hearts of people. America probably has more advantages in turning the tide of public opinion even outside the mainstream media. Trump is going to be either a boogeyman or a role model to Canada, but he’s neither. Don’t expect him to go out of his way to help forge a path out for Canada. He’s appeasing the outrage of the typical American, I don’t expect much more. You probably shouldn’t either…

Anthony

Thanks for the feedback.
I certainly don’t expect President Trump to out of his way, to help forge Canada.
However, it baffles me why President Trump would endorse Liberal Leader Carney and throw Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre under the bus.
Poilievre may not agree with everything President Trump is doing, which is certainly understandable. Yet he does not hate Trump and has been taking it in the chin, by many for not doing so.

Liberal leader Carney however, is very clear that he can’t stand Trump, and is spreading lies about both Trump and Poilievre. Mainly that Trump wants to annex Canada and if Poilievre becomes Prime Minister, it will become one step closer to Trump annexing Canada.

Makes no sense to me.

Tom