America "We Don't Need Canada" -- Now Watch What Happens (Trade War Backfire)

[Dave Bowman]

1. Energy & Fuel Crisis
Gasoline Spikes: Gas prices in the Midwest jumped by 80 cents overnight [01:45].

Refinery Failure: The U.S. Gulf Coast and Midwest refineries are designed to process heavy sour crude from Canada, not the light sweet crude produced in Texas [03:14].

Supply Shortage: The Midwest relies on Canada for 70% of its refinery feedstock [05:06]. Without this supply, refineries in states like Illinois and Ohio face shutdowns, and gas stations could run dry within 72 hours [05:14].

Loss of Discount: The U.S. lost the "Western Canadian Select" discount, which previously saved American drivers billions of dollars annually [04:33].

2. Electricity & Nuclear Power
Uranium Shortage: The U.S. imports 95% of its nuclear fuel, with Canada being the primary reliable supplier [06:25].

Grid Collapse: With Canada pausing uranium exports, nuclear plants—which provide 20% of U.S. electricity—may have to power down as they run out of fuel bundles [07:20]. This risks rolling blackouts across the Eastern Seaboard [07:26].

3. Agricultural Collapse & "The Breakfast Tax"
Fertilizer Ban: Canada provides 85% of the potash (essential fertilizer) used by U.S. farmers [09:15].

Crop Failure: Halting potash shipments just before the spring planting season could cause crop yields to drop by 30% to 40% [10:03].

Food Inflation: The video predicts that prices for beef, chicken, milk, and bread could double, potentially leading to a "$15 Big Mac" by summer [10:08].

4. Manufacturing & Defense Risks
Auto Industry Shutdowns: Major manufacturers like Ford and GM have announced temporary line suspensions because parts cross the border multiple times and are taxed at every crossing [15:12].

Military Vulnerability: The U.S. relies on Canadian aluminum (70% of imports) for F-35 fighter jets, Bradley fighting vehicles, and tanks [11:51].

National Security: The U.S. depends on Canadian soil for NORAD radar stations that detect incoming missiles [11:45].

5. Strategic Leverage
Water Resources: Canada holds 20% of the world's fresh water and controls the northern flow of the Columbia River [16:54]. If Canada restricts water flow to maximize its own power, U.S. data centers and cities in the Pacific Northwest could lose significant electrical capacity [17:13].

[rampartd]

1. i'm with canada.

[Dave Bowman]

2. Thanks! 🙂

[malaise]

3. Didn't both Canada and Mexico send utility workers and equipment

The last time the US faced a horrific snow event

[Hope22]

4. Who here did not envision problems.

He shoots firsts and asks questions later!!!

[Dave Bowman]

5. Yeah, he's an impulsive bratty toddler.