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In reply to the discussion: This is US News: [View all]Bluetus
(1,420 posts)12. It is way past tthe "talking about it" stage. [Edited to add caution about the source]
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** Please see notes below about the source of this video and the reliability of its contents **This is a very elaborate plan that cuts the US out of over $100Bn a year in fees. Trump has started something he cannot control. Now that Mexico and Canada have done the work of architecting a system that cuts the US out of their trade, they have little incentive to work with Trump, even if he did a 180 tomorrow.
According to this video, some key parts of this plan go into effect within the next 12 months. It will cost loads of port jobs . And it will hurt US manufacturing, especially in the car industry.
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Some caution is encouraged. This video makes claims about details that go far beyond anything reported on major new outlets. It may be:
1) Wishful thinking
2) Propaganda
3) Gaslighting aimed at Trump's MAGA base to sow discontent
4) Very well informed analysis that has access to information that Canada and Mexico aren't eager to discuss publicly at this stage.
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It is way past tthe "talking about it" stage. [Edited to add caution about the source]
Bluetus
Jul 25
#12
A story this significant would typically be covered at least by CNBC or Bloomberg
Fiendish Thingy
Jul 26
#15
I don't know much on who did this video but here is an article that pretty much says the same, without
Bev54
Jul 26
#21
Canada is only G7 nation w free trade agreements w all the others. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 25
#6
It's almost as though someone is intentionally destroying the nation for the benefit of his foreign owner
Orrex
Jul 25
#8
I truly believe Trump thought we would capitulate instead of problem solving. He misjudged
Bev54
Jul 26
#19
I don't blame them, do you? This is the next logical step in our downward spiral
FakeNoose
Jul 25
#10
It is very strange to feel gleeful over other countries working around Trump when it is harmful to us in the near
Amaryllis
Jul 26
#24
There are a few but it is not nearly of the largeness of No Kings and Hands Off. I was just at an Indivisible mtg today
Amaryllis
Jul 26
#32