Looks like Trump thought he could bully
Canada with tariffs like he was shooing a goose off his golf course, but oh
boy, did he pick the wrong country for his antics. After he announced his 25%
tariff threat, Canadians, known for their politeness, got a bit... un-Canadian.
At sports arenas, instead of the usual respectful silence during the U.S.
anthem, fans decided it was time for a good old-fashioned jeer fest. Social
media lit up faster than a bonfire with hashtags like #BoycottUSA, and whispers
of selling off those sunny Florida getaways were heard from Vancouver to
Halifax. But the real kicker? Canada's contemplating giving the U.S. auto
industry such a cold shoulder it might just freeze over, threatening layoffs
colder than a Winnipeg winter. And in the ultimate twist of fate, Ontario's
decided to give Elon Musk's Starlink the cold boot, because apparently, even
space isn't safe from this trade tiff.
My Musings: This is less a trade war and more like watching Canada turn into the lead in a satirical sketch show where Trump's the punchline. It's as if the whole nation decided, "Enough with the nice guy act; let's show them how we really feel!" The image of Canadians at sports games booing the U.S. anthem is peak comedy - I can just see the headlines, "Canadian Politeness Officially on Hiatus." And the thought of Canada essentially saying, "Okay, but we'll take your cars and your internet with us," reeks of a plot from a dystopian sitcom where the quiet neighbor becomes the king of the hill.
The potential for more retaliation is like waiting for the next episode of this bizarre reality show where Canada, in its quiet, unassuming way, might just teach Trump a lesson in international manners - or the lack thereof. Who knew tariffs could be so entertaining?
