Donald Trump the Megathread part II - mod warnings in OP, Updated 18/03/25

With the Canadian election this year, if Mark Carny gets the nod I can see Trump really suffering when it comes to the talks or general relationship between both countries.

The average American has no clue how reliant it is on Canada for so many basic minerals and supplies.

It's almost like electing a guy who never had to work a day in his life and live in the real world with the view of making life better for average person was a mistake.

Then to double down he hires and surrounds himself with similar if not worse individuals.

Kash Patel finally confirmed as Trump's Director of the FBI

I doubt the poster was suggesting that. I also think you knew that too.

A conspiracy theorist and election denier. This might be the worst of the lot and that's really saying something

You can tell that whatever talks Putin and Trump had revolved around them deciding to carve up the world into spheres of influence.

Europe isn't in too bad a position because Russia are a busted flush but Canada have a real issue on their hands. They are unlikely to convince the EU to come to their aid should the US try it on.

Most insular 'free' population. NK and the likes probably know less

I think current polls have the Liberals and Conservatives neck and neck. Ironically the threats from Trump has made the incumbent party more popular because the public are behind the response.

They are uniquely exposed to the US economically. He has the power to really bring the country to its knees unless they pivot quickly.

There were talks that Canada should consider joining the EU, and whilst full membership probably isn't on the cards, an associate membership like Norway should really be something they look at. An additional 40m wealthy consumers in the Union would really put the states in the ****. Industries that don't wish to relocate to Europe can just relocate across the border and have access to the biggest trading block in the world.

If the EU can persuade Australia and NZ to align mainly with us, then Europe becomes the world's pre-eminant superpower.

The US needs a serious reality check. For far too long they've treated everyone like pawns in their game. Now is the time to change the game.

The US can suffer those losses for a while, Canada can't. Trump is already pressurising Australia to increase its Aluminium exports. It's clear he's looking to hurt them. They should really look to give him the ultimate 2 fingers and pivot to Europe.

Sorry but the US can’t suffer those loses more than Canada. Most of the raw materials they need to just function are not sourced from within their own borders. Canada will suffer, that is not in question, but America would really that a hit.

If the oil supply was reduced, pretty much everything they use for transport, manufacturing and construction would suffer. And with potash, it is a vital fertiliser for the states for food production, Canada is the largest producer of that in the world.

On 3 major issues has sided with Russia rather than Ukraine/Europe/NATO.

Ukraine/NATO started the war.

Zelensky is a dictator

Zelensky's has an approval rating of 4%.

Obviously, Trump is getting information from a number of sources so you wonder why is taking Russia's side. The possible reasons are.

He believes Russia/Putin

Russia has compromising material on him.

There are financial gains for the US in siding with Russia

There are personal financial gains for Trump in siding with Russia/Putin.

There are political advantages for Trump/US in siding with Putin/Russia.

He believes Zelensky slighted him and is getting his revenge.

He is stupid.

Not sure which of these is correct

with lots of help from America.