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‘Nothing’ Canada can do to prevent tariffs, says Trump (www.ctvnews.ca)

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Speaking earlier on Friday in response to Trump’s Thursday assertion that he was ready to hit Canada with tariffs tomorrow, Trudeau said Canada “won’t relent until tariffs are removed,” but conceded the country could be in for hard times.

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[–] HappySkullsplitter 33 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I already bought 5,000 gallons of maple syrup to get me through the year

[–] Frozengyro 17 points 1 month ago (3 children)

That's 91 years worth of food assuming 2000 calories a day.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

assuming 2000 calories a day.

That's the recommended intake for an adult woman of average weight and activity level. Burly lumberjacks from Québec named Gordon need MUCH more than that.

[–] Diplomjodler3 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

In reality, Gordon is a barista, though.

[–] Kaput 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

In Kanata. But he does go to Hull for authentic poutine once in a while.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Much love, person who knows Ottawa-Gatineau place names.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Sorry, So, you’re not Canadian, then eh?

[–] hOrni 2 points 1 month ago

Ok. How much would it cost per day?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

I'm on my last litre, but it's not too long before sugar season starts up again.