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It was reported yesterday that U.S. President, Donald Trump, has paused his threatened tariffs on Canadian goods until the commencement of so-called “reciprocal tariffs” scheduled to be placed on goods imported into the United States from all countries on April 2nd. The President is also now threatening to unilaterally place additional tariffs on other Canadian goods.
Yesterday’s presidential executive order mandating the pause is unclear as to which goods it actually applies to and what legal forms and requirements will be needed to qualify.
The Government of Alberta will therefore be moving forward with our Tariff response until these questions have been adequately dealt with and the continued threats and unilateral imposition of tariffs in contravention of the CUSMA has stopped.
The repeated pausing and unpausing of U.S. tariffs is causing great investment uncertainty and market volatility right across North America, and continues to confuse Canadians and Americans alike.
Given the Canadian federal election is likely to be called within weeks, we ask the United States to abide by the terms of the CUSMA while the election is held, and then commence negotiations shortly thereafter with whomever ends up becoming Canada’s new Prime Minister.
Doing so would not only show respect for the democratic process of a long time military ally and trading partner, but would also calm markets, de-escalate tensions and demonstrate a good faith effort to respect the agreement negotiated by this very President during his first term while a new agreement is being negotiated between our countries that addresses outstanding trade irritants.
NO COMMENT!! on the Chinese tariffs? Hmmm. I thought you were team CANADA, 🤔 take everything off the shelves that's made in CHINA!! COME ON TEAM CANADA 🇨🇦
We’ve fought hard to protect women’s rights in Canada. I have faith Canadians will keep that fight going, no matter what — because there’s no room to go back. Not now, not ever.
This tells me .... Canada will annexed. Politicians do this posturing all the time!! When they urgently face an issue and escalate the issue!! They say the opposite of what will go down! Unbelievable crazy times we are all living thru.
@KHannisse@Mehran_No1@realDonaldTrump It doesn't have to be, but when you try catering to everyone and everything instead of holding true to the values of your base supporters, then yes, it can be shameful.
I met with His Majesty King Charles III this morning.
We spoke about matters of importance to Canadians — including, above all, Canada’s sovereign and independent future.
@Mehran_No1@KHannisse@realDonaldTrump Lol, ok. The guy that believes the same thing as the liberal govt, give away all our money. Yea, i will believe it when i see it. Pierre is a career politician, he speaks great but lets see if he actions can speak as loud as his words which arent that loud at the moment.
How about this for building a “Team Canada 🇨🇦” approach?
1. Stop threatening the livelihoods of tens of thousands of Albertans & Canadians via an energy export tax or ban.
2. Immediately start construction on the Northern Gateway & Energy East pipelines to diversify our customer base to Europe, Asia and our own country
3. Tell Germany, Japan and the rest of the world that there is, in fact, a “business case” for Canadian oil and gas to be sold to them
4. Repeal the unconstitutional and job killing production cap, electricity regs and C-69
5. Treat with respect, and as an equal partner, the Alberta taxpayers that have been transferring hundreds of billions to Quebec, the Maritimes and even Ontario, for decades.
Let’s start there on building our “Team Canada” approach shall we?
He isn't joking and to the Canadians saying that this could never happen!!! Sorry it's happening right under your noses. Canadian gov't is in shambles. Perfect time for Trump to make his move.
This day is sacred for millions of Canadians. From coast to coast to coast, Christian families come together to mark the birth of their Messiah.
Christmas is the story of a long-awaited Saviour, who came into the world among the poorest and most humble. It is the story of wise men and shepherds who were amazed to find that, in the words of one famous carol, ‘the King of kings lay thus in lowly manger’.
Canada is blessed to be home to so many wonderful Christmas traditions. Whether their ancestors were from Kent or Kerala, from Angola or Anjou, or have been stewarding these lands since time immemorial, each Christian community and family has their own way of marking this date. And many who do not share their faith nonetheless enjoy the warm and festive spirit of this season.
Christmas is a holiday deeply connected with giving. Not just exchanging presents under the Christmas tree, but sharing one’s time and treasure with the most vulnerable in our communities. Today, we think of those Canadians who are giving up their Christmas in the service of others – of our emergency services, essential workers and especially the brave men and women of our Canadian Armed Forces.
On behalf of Canada’s Common Sense Conservatives, I want to wish everyone celebrating today a very merry Christmas.