Canada strategically realigning

[Rebel5soul]

Obviously that has nothing to do with Canada’ s so-called strategic re-alignment, which is the subject of this thread, oui?

That’s also something of a misnomer, as Canada has been trying to balance being Good Neighbor to AND backing the USA on the world stage while trying to also carve out its own unique domestic society and international presence since the beginning of the post ww2 era.

It hasn’t been easy to balance those 4 competing sensibilities.

ATM Trump is making it easier for Canada to focus on itself, so it is.

Putting more eggs in its UK, EU and Asian baskets are a natural response.

Have you been following recent events in China?

 

[Rebel5soul]

Domestic events in China?

Not really, except I’ve heard they make cars that are so good we can’t let them sell them here.

Ps when i say asian i mean mostly india, china’s a bit iffy and too anti american/ anti west at heart.

Yeah, internally. Big events putting them on the cusp.

India is certainly an up and comer.

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

Alright…one last dig at our defenders of our largest National Park!

 

[Saint_Ann]

I see Canada is on fire again this summer. Fuckers. Cough, cough.

 

[Rebel5soul]

I see Canada is on fire again this summer. Fuckers. Cough, cough.

Big fans at the border is the solution.

 

[Rebel5soul]

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Is that serious?

 

[Rebel5soul]

How very French of you. *chuckle*

 

[HisArpy]

Big fans at the border is the solution.

We tried that.

USA!
USA!
USA!
USA!

Canada tossed all US made liquor into their dumpsters in response.

Sucks to be them. Now they're housebound because of the smoke and have nothing to drink to help tide them over.

 

[Rebel5soul]

We tried that.

USA!
USA!
USA!
USA!

Canada tossed all US made liquor into their dumpsters in response.

Sucks to be them. Now they're housebound because of the smoke and have nothing to drink to help tide them over.

They do have better beer.

 

[HisArpy]

They do have better beer.

I'm sure the moose appreciate it.

 

[TheGxForum]

They do have better beer.

 

[Politruk]

And I'll tell you something else, their beer sucks!

[riot breaks out]

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

What’s going on up there? Is it over 80 degrees yet, oh I mean 25c…

 

[ll74]

What’s going on up there? Is it over 80 degrees yet, oh I mean 25c…

Ice is retreating

Probably an mRNA effect

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

Ice is retreating

Probably an mRNA effect

 

[ll74]

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Take your mRNA like a good boy

 

[BabyBoomer50s]

Will Canada honor the NATO agreement that was formalized yesterday and finally start paying its fair share?

 

[HisArpy]

Will Canada honor the NATO agreement that was formalized yesterday and finally start paying its fair share?

Lol, no.

 

[Rebel5soul]

Yes!

;-)


https://m.economictimes.com/news/in...ron-watch-video/amp_articleshow/121958558.cms

Really? While still bribing the Quebecios and keeping Alberta from leaving? Neat trick if he can.

 

[Lance_Castro]

Really? While still bribing the Quebecios and keeping Alberta from leaving? Neat trick if he can.

You didn’t catch the wink I guess.


He got elected, so his position in the global big kids club is secured.

He’s better than most and he doesn’t need it.

Right guy for the times!

 

[MajorRewrite]

Will Canada honor the NATO agreement that was formalized yesterday and finally start paying its fair share?

They have until 2035 to increase spending if they choose to. The NATO agreement isn’t much more than performance art.

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

Hey…Hosers…y’all OK up there?

 

[DanOkeffie]

There’s a little truth in everything an accomplished liar says and does.

And you are almost the proof of that. You lie too much, like a drunk smoking truck driver

 

[ChloeTzang]

I'd been wondering what had happened here with aluminium

U.S. Aluminum SHUTS DOWN — Canada Just Ended Trump’s Plan!

What happens when a 50% tariff meant to “protect American jobs” triggers the total collapse of the U.S. aluminum market?
In today’s explosive analysis, we break down how Trump’s aluminum plan backfired in real time, why U.S. reserves fell to absolute zero, and how Canada quietly checkmated the United States by redirecting its entire metal supply toward Europe.

This isn’t just an economic story — it’s a global power shift.

For the first time ever, Canada’s aluminum giants walked away from the U.S. market, suppliers added massive risk charges, and the Midwest premium hit record highs. Meanwhile, Europe stepped in, taking the aluminum that once fueled American factories — and now the U.S. is paying the highest prices on the planet.

We’ll uncover:
How Trump’s 50% aluminum tariff triggered a supply chain meltdown
Why U.S. aluminum inventories hit ZERO across LME warehouses
How Canada used CETA to bypass America and dominate the European market
Why suppliers like Rio Tinto added new surcharges bigger than the tariff itself
How rising aluminum costs are driving car prices, construction costs, and food packaging costs higher
Why U.S. allies — including the EU — are now warning Washington to back down
Whether this is a temporary disruption or a permanent realignment of global trade

If you want the truth behind America’s aluminum crisis, the global backlash, and the strategic moves reshaping world markets, watch this video until the end — every minute reveals something new.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Why Aluminum Tariffs May Be Pricey For Americans​

Aluminum is a critical mineral used in American defense, transportation and energy systems. Producing aluminum requires large amounts of electricity, and typically occurs in China, Russia, India and Canada. In March 2025, the Trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on all aluminum entering the United States. Companies including Alcoa, Ford, Coca-Cola and Lockheed Martin could face higher input costs. But aluminum production's return may take time due to high demand for the electricity required to process the metal.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:18 Chapter 1: Aluminum
04:26 Chapter 2: Canada
06:15 Chapter 3: The industrial base

Guess this one wasn't thought through.