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Any other Canadians on here wanting to comment on the trade war (US friends welcome)?

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 06/03/2025 00:58

Just watching the news here and feelings are ranging from "meh" to despair. How the H-E Double Hockey Sticks did we get here?

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 03/04/2025 16:48

Parker231 · 03/04/2025 13:25

Well the Orange Man has spoken - funny that Russia hasn’t had any tariffs??

There are sanctions due to the war, however, the US is looking at removing them. What does that tell you?

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ramonaquimby · 03/04/2025 13:49

Parker231 · 03/04/2025 13:25

Well the Orange Man has spoken - funny that Russia hasn’t had any tariffs??

Russia has no tariffs as there are already strong trade sanctions in place.
Also.
Trump loves Putin

Parker231 · 03/04/2025 13:25

Well the Orange Man has spoken - funny that Russia hasn’t had any tariffs??

Parker231 · 31/03/2025 20:45

Mumtobabyhavoc · 30/03/2025 22:49

@Parker231 I wish we'd stop holding our breath and just forge new trade relations. I think, collectively, we're all a bit pissed off at this point. However, I'm wanting to hold up a sign saying, Traitor, down at Peace Arch after hearing the wait was 90 mins to cross. Why, in God's name, are we still going down there spending our $$$???

We’ve not crossed the border but will look at the times at the nearest to us. Our friends (Canadian) in VT who we use to meet for lunch every couple of weeks are more than happy to come north to see us instead.

Mumtobabyhavoc · 31/03/2025 20:08

I think I found my response to my fellow Canadians who continue to travel to the States.

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 31/03/2025 20:04

Reuters posted this today:

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/buy-canadian-grows-more-us-companies-say-retailers-turning-away-their-products-2025-03-31/

I saw the interview with the fellow from Jack Daniels bemoaning the harsh stance of the Canadian retaliation. It gave me a bit of rage because it seemed a little too "poor me" and completely lacking an understanding that his country is responsible for this mess and instead of complaining about our response he should be furious at his president and the republican party.

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MiniBeignet · 31/03/2025 19:56

I crossed through two weeks ago and it was only about a 20 min wait.

Mumtobabyhavoc · 30/03/2025 22:49

@Parker231 I wish we'd stop holding our breath and just forge new trade relations. I think, collectively, we're all a bit pissed off at this point. However, I'm wanting to hold up a sign saying, Traitor, down at Peace Arch after hearing the wait was 90 mins to cross. Why, in God's name, are we still going down there spending our $$$???

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Parker231 · 30/03/2025 20:13

Any thoughts on what Trump will be announcing on tariffs on 2 April? He refers to it as Liberation Day!

Mumtobabyhavoc · 28/03/2025 17:11

Here's a good break-down of the interconnectedness of our auto industries from the CBC

www.cbc.ca/news/business/made-in-america-cars-1.7494979

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 28/03/2025 17:02

A CBC story about Greenland citizens doing their part to fight Trump

www.cbc.ca/news/world/denmark-u-s-trump-boycott-1.7495396

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 28/03/2025 16:38

A news item from Global News about a business just over the line in Point Roberts that is closing as a result of tariffs. Years ago I had a P/O box in Blaine so I could receive items that weren't shipped to Canada. I knew several people that had same or used the parcel office noted in this new story.

globalnews.ca/news/11100957/canada-us-border-parcel-store-closing-business-plummets/

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 28/03/2025 16:19

Spring break is coming to an end here. Did anyone venture to the States for their vacation? Boycott and stay home? Anyone want to share experiences of either?

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sparklingindignation · 24/03/2025 17:04

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Parker231 · 23/03/2025 19:09

And now to get through a month before the election with Trump threatening another tariff war on April 2!

Mumtobabyhavoc · 22/03/2025 23:28

Parker231 · 22/03/2025 20:10

We would previously cross at Champlain–St. Bernard de Lacolle to go and meet friends in Burlington VT for lunch. We’ve stopped doing it now and our friends are coming to visit us instead. Food shopping at home isn’t difficult particularly with stores highlighting Canadian products.

But, jeesus it's so expensive...

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Parker231 · 22/03/2025 20:10

Mumtobabyhavoc · 22/03/2025 19:39

I don't, but I have. I've also spent a lot of time in the States. I know a lot of people for whom it's a way of life, a few with holiday homes over the line, things like that.

There are plenty of Canadian options for you, luckily. 🙂

We would previously cross at Champlain–St. Bernard de Lacolle to go and meet friends in Burlington VT for lunch. We’ve stopped doing it now and our friends are coming to visit us instead. Food shopping at home isn’t difficult particularly with stores highlighting Canadian products.

Mumtobabyhavoc · 22/03/2025 19:39

GildedRage · 22/03/2025 19:27

@Mumtobabyhavoc im in the interior of bc. and shopping in the usa just not feasible from here. so my shopping is local to start with. we're retired so for us (i'll need to check on my kids) no workplace concerns. i do order my clothing from the usa but will do my best to forgo that and i get my multivits from the usa but am looking to change that as well. both those compromises though are have minimal impact to my life.

sounds like you did a fair amount of cross boarder shopping which might pinch the pocketbook for sure.

I don't, but I have. I've also spent a lot of time in the States. I know a lot of people for whom it's a way of life, a few with holiday homes over the line, things like that.

There are plenty of Canadian options for you, luckily. 🙂

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GildedRage · 22/03/2025 19:27

@Mumtobabyhavoc im in the interior of bc. and shopping in the usa just not feasible from here. so my shopping is local to start with. we're retired so for us (i'll need to check on my kids) no workplace concerns. i do order my clothing from the usa but will do my best to forgo that and i get my multivits from the usa but am looking to change that as well. both those compromises though are have minimal impact to my life.

sounds like you did a fair amount of cross boarder shopping which might pinch the pocketbook for sure.

Mumtobabyhavoc · 22/03/2025 19:20

Those outside of Canada may not be aware how very common it is to drive to the States for groceries and gas. I mentioned it in a previous post. It is an easy trip to drive down to Bellingham for a Costco run and gas-up in Blaine on the way back if you live in S. Surrey, for example. Day trips to shop at Bellis Fair or the Seattle Premium Outlets, weekends in Seattle for an M's game or driving down to park and fly Allegiant Air to Vegas are all as normal to us here in the Vancouver area as mushy peas are to Brits.

www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/declare-eng.html#_s8b

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 22/03/2025 19:08

For those wondering which items are tariffed:

www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/03/list-of-products-from-the-united-states-subject-to-25-per-cent-tariffs-effective-march-13-2025.html

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 22/03/2025 19:07

GildedRage · 22/03/2025 19:04

@Mumtobabyhavoc other than the price of coffee how do you anticipate the trade situation to affect your family?

everyone here is affected as all US goods have increased in price due to tariffs.

are you in the UK?

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GildedRage · 22/03/2025 19:04

@Mumtobabyhavoc other than the price of coffee how do you anticipate the trade situation to affect your family?

Mumtobabyhavoc · 22/03/2025 18:52

GildedRage · 22/03/2025 18:47

oh @Mumtobabyhavoc i sure hope so. american athletes can be so overbearing to those without the vast competition and training facilities (funding).

Could we please keep our chat away from criticizing our American friends? I'd like kind discussion here to share trade and associated news.

I will keep an eye out for news about the commonwealth business. So far it seems to be in the tabs.

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GildedRage · 22/03/2025 18:47

oh @Mumtobabyhavoc i sure hope so. american athletes can be so overbearing to those without the vast competition and training facilities (funding).

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