Canadians Idolizing Donald Trump Defies Logic

 

 

  By J André Faust (Nov 19, 2024)

 

Why Do Some Canadians Support Donald Trump?

Why do some Canadians support Donald Trump when the potential imposition of 10% to 20% across-the-board tariffs by the United States under his leadership could have devastating repercussions for the Canadian economy? Approximately two-thirds of Canada's exports are destined for the U.S., making our economy deeply intertwined with theirs.

These tariffs would likely drive up the cost of Canadian goods in the U.S. market, reducing demand and delivering a severe blow to Canadian industries reliant on exports. Analysts have already raised alarms that such a move could trigger a recession in Canada, disrupting trade flows and destabilizing our economic foundation.

The impact wouldn’t stop there—it would hit the Canadian oil industry particularly hard. Provinces like Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland, and Labrador, which depend heavily on petroleum exports, could experience crippling economic downturns. Canadian oil would become less competitive in the United States, our largest buyer, which currently accounts for nearly all of our crude oil exports. With tariffs in place, American buyers could easily pivot to domestic or other international suppliers, leaving Canada to bear the brunt of the loss.

I fail to understand the logic behind admiring a would-be president who shows such blatant disregard for Canada. Trump does not give a rat’s ass about our economy or the devastating domino effect these policies could have on our entire country.

Conclusion

The potential for tariffs under a Trump-led U.S. administration highlights the vulnerability of Canada's trade-dependent economy. Such policies could wreak havoc on industries like petroleum, driving regional and national economic instability. While free trade agreements such as the USMCA offer a framework for collaboration, the review scheduled for 2026 adds uncertainty to an already precarious relationship.

It is imperative for Canadians to critically assess the economic and political implications of U.S. leadership choices. Supporting a leader who threatens the core pillars of Canada’s economy seems counter-intuitive, particularly when the consequences could reverberate across the nation. The need for robust, strategic responses to safeguard Canadian interests has never been clearer.

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