Carney says Canada open to deeper integration with U.S. ahead of CUSMA review (www.bnnbloomberg.ca)

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What a betrayal, I hope Liberal MPs push for a non-confidence vote.

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[-] CannonFodder@lemmy.world 22 points 4 days ago

They guy is doing everything he can to diversify away from the U.S. Yes, he also needs to promote US trade as it is and will continue to be a very significant part of the Canadian economy (look at a map if you want to see why). Canada's economy is in a very precarious position. We need to pull out all the stops to survive. That may include some deals with the U.S., allowing some unfortunate environmental impacts, and less progressive financial policies than we might want. But we have to keep the ship afloat if we want to steer it.

[-] Dalraz@lemmy.ca 15 points 4 days ago

There are a few people here that have a hate boner for anything that doesn't follow exactly what they expect, or just love to hate on Carney for reasons. I really don't get it, do I love everything he is doing. No I don't and that's okay over all he has been a net positive.

[-] BurgerBaron@piefed.social 3 points 3 days ago

They're selectively illiterate when it comes to diplomacy.

[-] patatas@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 days ago

So, when he said that economic integration had become a weakness he was lying? Sorry, but Carney supporters are constantly trying to have it both ways. Just like the man himself.

We either want deeper economic integration with a fascist neighbour that's building concentration camps and committing war crimes on a near daily basis, or we don't.

[-] Contrary@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

Carney just spent a month on global trade deals to scare the US into coming to the table. You people are ridiculous, you simply cannot remove your largest trading partner overnight without a full societal collapse.

[-] patatas@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 days ago

This is a gross misrepresentation of what I said. The question is about whether we should be further integrating our economies.

[-] CannonFodder@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago

It's not so complicated. We need economic partnerships with the U.S. and we also need economic partnerships with other countries.

[-] patatas@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 days ago

The question is very simple. Do we want deeper integration with the US or not?

[-] CannonFodder@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Unfortunately yes we do. The proximity makes it economically required even considering the untrustworthiness. We desperately need more other integrations too so balance it.

[-] patatas@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

OK so yes, you agree that Carney was lying?

[-] CannonFodder@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Don't see the lie here. I'm sure he lies as he is a politician. But the statements about wanting to diversify but also increase our partnerships with the US aren't contradictory.