it's so funny. the US exports 50% of it's steel to canada. now canada imposes 25% tariffs on that. canada also has a free trade agreement with the EU, the very same EU that has overcapacities in steel production because of china dumping it's cheep steel on the world like there is no tomorrow. so canada simply buys steel from the EU where it is abundant and free of tariffs. canada still gets steel, the EU finaly can sell their steel and the US is left out. good job trump everyone is happy except for the US. what country is he president of again? first he helps china with their criminal spy companies selling phones in the US now he is helping the EU to sell steel to canada. make america great again?
Don't even bother, they're completely delusional and forever convinced they're winners on every front solely because they won an election a year and a half ago.
As a Canadian, thought about travelling to the US on vacation this year. Now I don’t think so. I’ll keep my hard earned money at home. I know most Americans are good people, but I’m not giving my money to a president who just gave me the middle finger.
Nancy - Other countries don't have Disney Land, so you are forced to vacation in the US. You also don't have the Grand Canyon in other countries. We have you over a barrel.
Co-worker just cancelled her Vegas trip and decided to go to Montreal instead. Honestly fron the places she was looking up it sounds like a lot of fun. I wonder if the US companies get exactly how annoyed by this president we are though. Even before today people were hesitating to buy American goods when there was an alternative from another country. Now people are talking about just doing without if they can't find alternatives.
Peter Thiessen .....and unfortunately for an American such as myself will be in the middle of it. America is about to come under judgement. Please God Help Us. 🙏
Agree, this will spread a wave on uncertainty to the market around the world, including the US. On BOTH sides there will be companies, businesses and people loosing, while others temporary winning. However no one will walk out as the winner. If trade wars were beneficial, they would be ongoing all the time. But it is the opposite, therefore deals, compromises have been done. Secondly it affects relationships and partnerships around the globe, and at some point, one can ask, will the US be safer and wealthier with that?
The counter plan of Europe,for now ,is to hit back but they are trying to hit area's with trump supporters and trump senators..They know ,like a Bourbon,,comes from Kentucky. And 40% is export towards Europe.Kentucky,with a Rep as senator..So they are going to attack those area's..If all will do such,it will really hurt the people who are agreeing with trump..My guess ,those Rep senators would like to have a talk with the leader...It's only a few billion dollars,the new counter actions from Europe,as they hit only on a few items,but they willl go for every American item,like jeans,like the Harley Davidson..Typical American brands. It will not stay with only those brands..If he tries to punish/hurt friends, his 'friends' will feel it too..Not forgetting,they don't want to,they are forced to do such.With that, it's better to hurt the ones who are behind trump.
Igor Jajic 1st Canada isn't in Europe lol. 2nd you probably should practice grammar, spelling, & english before threats 3rd You don't seem to understand Canadas policies on anything ugh
When you elect a businessman with six bankruptcies under his belt, expecting him to somehow do better in running a country than he has been at running his businesses, this is what you get - a bumbling fool, that does things like starting trade wars with allies.
I'm still amazed he convinced so many people he was a successful businessman. He actually wanted people to think he wouldn't release his tax returns because he cheated on his taxes. The reality is they would prove he's broke.
Anybody with 6 bankruptcies will not be able to buy a chewing gum on credit let alone make big finance transactions, especially in the US and Europe. The reason why Trump is soft with the Russians is because he managed to borrow tons of money from them, even Donald Jr admitted it.
You don't realize that bankruptcy is a way big corporations make money. They buy a company and bankrupt it to get rid of debt. Trump didn't make 10 billion dollars by being stupid. The man is a financial genius
Walt F. Well I'm sure if Trump said it's true. He's such an honest person. All I can say is if the golden state Warriors win again this year they will boycott the white house. Thank God. Trump u r a disgrace.
Apparently friends are easy to lose as well. This is a good way to isolate the US from the rest of the world and create an adversarial geopolitical environment, which leads to destabilization, more nationalistic isolationism and more conflict. China's One Belt Road initiative is suddenly looking more attractive and shows more leadership than this protectionist administration. Perhaps, it's time for China to call in that US debt.
On behalf of America, I apologize for our current administration. We are working to change things with our next election, but please do not give up on us. The majority of Americans did not vote for this man. I respect whatever measures our allies need to take. May the pendulum swing back - and swiftly.
nothing , im just surprised to see an 80 year old granny in a small town in Canada where I live to talk about Trump and politics as I have never seen it happen before , lol , so yeah it is rare that so many older people here are bad mouthing the US government and mostly Trump.
Good for you Melissa!!! Same here. No American made anything for this house anymore. I’d rather pay a bit more and keep my brothers and sisters working here.
American products? Yea if America was still the self staining industrial super power it was last century we wouldn't need any of these countries. That's why America use to be great now companies outsourced to cheaper labor in different countries and we are but a shell of our former self
i love my high paying american job. and my big ass house and 4 nice ass cars. and able to travel when ever i want. thanks to trump. see it works both ways. you all are just too stupid to use what hes doing to better yourselves
Yes. Despite Trudeau's faults and everyone's desire to get him out of office soon..at least he isn't kissing Trump's ass and is defending Canada in this regard.
William Bradford I do NOT blame Canada or any other country for retaliation. But, please remember, that many of us Americans do not agree with this tyrant in our White House. He is going to destroy our economy, and jobs will be lost. He's a dangerous man. If he isn't found guilty for collusion/obstruction of justice, I foresee these tariffs as the direct downfall of the Republican Party. He's brought out the ugliest in so many people here in my country. Racism and misogynistic behavior is worse than I have seen in a long time. He attacks our Muslim citizens, Latino immigrants, disabled folks, African Americans, and women. (And so many other folks). I'm embarrassed at what our country and so many of it's people have become. I can only hope that what is in store for our future is much better than this. And I will NEVER, stop resisting! #ImpeachTheTyrant
Drew Montoya : If YOU are NOT one of the 80% of Americans, who will DIE IN DEBT, you are probably quite rich and clearly don’t GIVE A F**K about your fellow Americans. Or you’re just a Russian or Chinese Troll. Either way, you have no GRASP of the Economy, Stupid, which is RUN by the BANKS, and NOT Trump. He is only ever NOTICED on the, “economy,” when he imperils it . . . SMH . . .
Grab em by the Stormy Daniels literally millions of votes across the country were fake... thousands of dead people were voting in one state alone, illegals were voting (which is illegal lol) and to top it off, it was found out there was massive pushes to get people to vote multiple times... the silent majority stand by trump and that is a fact
erzan shame on the EU... they don’t support the same ideals they fought for during WW2( I know the EU wasn’t around then but I’m referring to Europe as a whole mostly) nor do they support the same ideals as the US... it’s clear with the anti free speech laws, or the blatant corruption with unelected officials or the violation of what the US views as human rights... the EU is in essence the opposite of what it wanted to be when it first came into fruition. The US suffers massive trade deficits with EU, Canada, and Mexico, so these tariffs as designed to even things or to get leverage in renegotiating trade, the EU is not a true ally of the US, the US practically is NATO, protects the EU and its trade, all while getting screwed by its trade and getting lambasted by its officials
The USA can do one.. You don't even look after your own fucking people.. shameful.. everyone load up your guns, pills, bibles and burgers... Have a fucking brilliant time being fat, UNEDUCATED, mentally ill, violent and religious.. Nice Job USA..
You guys get to be all high and mighty, then insult the US calling then idiots and uncultured yet the only reason you exist in any happy fashion is the US
Danny Reilley Saving you’re asses in WW2, the Marshall Plan, stopping Soviet aggression into Europe. I could go on but I know you’re to blind to see the truth.
recession in 2 months just in time for midterm and trump and the gop gone. watch the Dow go back into the teens LMAO bankrupt his firms now the country.
Yes all the customers in every country will pay more for the goods in this trade war. But who profits from from all this each government involved. There sneaking in a secondary flat tax on all of us. So keep on name calling and belly aching about this on YT.
My family thought this war the War of 1812. Canada and Mexico have always been our friends and allies and one of the reasons that the United States is strong! We have never held ill-will towards Canada, in fact many times they have come to our defense! And as far as Mexicans go I find them to be some of the hardest working Americans we have in our great nation! I'm very proud of our nation and the progress in for which it has come! But it even in the 21st century we still have a long way to go! We cannot allow a president to bully, and intimidate our friends and allies! What Donald Trump does not realize that the branches of government may work for him, but he works for the American people! And he works at our whim! Meaning we do not have to wait for term limits to remove him! We are a democracy where the rule of law should be not just applied reinstituted! We're even the wealthy of our great nation shall be held accountable for their actions! When they are not working in the betterment of our great nation! As far as Canada goes they are our friends, and we are not an island! We are a continent we do not stand alone We Stand Together!
Robert Schooner As a Canadian I appreciate the sentiment. But, in spite of Trudeau complaining, we do live in a capitalist system and if the US feels they are not getting a fair deal trade wise then we should have a different arrangement. A growing US trade deficit advantages no one.
Al Oussoren Canadians are probably proud of paying taxes and paying more than americans. much less violence and poverty in canada and most parts of Europe bc of that.
If you like paying high taxes and being controlled by the government, well you are in the right country! America was founded on less government and freedom, we are not a socialist country. As far as less violence, talk to the 10 people recently killed in Toronto with 15 others injured by Alek Minassian of Toronto.
So, bottom line : internationally speaking DJT has just made everything more expensive to manufacture. So with people recieving the same wages they be able to buy less. Sounds like an impending recession. Buckle up. people
prez pathetic has a different dictionary than you or i his definition of "respect" is "do they fear me" . the world does not . next time you buggers have an election please remember voting is a duty not a fucking right
Danny Boyd About 8 years of a Democrat ought to fix it! Let's hope it's a woman next time around! I am really tired of socalled " smart men " who don't know jack squat about running a country! Give me a woman with a sense of humor instead of over grown mama's boy.
Hopefully we can give an economical kick in the nuts of voters trump particularly need so that the US can save itself from the coming ditch. This being said, you really have to correct your electoral laws because as long as the red states get more votes per voter, more senators due to the amount of small red states and republicans cheat via gerrymandering, you will keep electing warmongers and crooks.
You shouldn't applaud. This is only going to end badly for everyone involved. The only way to stop this is to vote him out of office so things go back to normal. His base is too stupid to realize what's going on and all he's doing in office is exercising personal agendas since it's easy to hide behind the office. If Canada stops exporting petro... you're done. Since now you'll be at the mercy of the middle east.... and yeah... you're done.
Some people voted him in because he is the greatest business man alive , so he shall collapse the economy for his own profit just like a business man would do
PJGSJ, not becoming a laughing stock. It's well and truly set in stone! Blame the Republican's. They're the ones who enabled this lying conman to run amok. They've done nothing to rein him in. Granted, Republican presidents have never covered the country in glory but this idiot is the bottom of the barrel.
That is a fun game. It's probably more likely that any one thing he says is a falsehood than true. I mean, I wanted to write 'lie', but I'm not all too certain Trump cares enough about these things to bother learning about boring things such as world conflicts and diplomacy and trade.
Janeen Harris Look, if a recession really happens then I'm pretty sure that we could see a Democratic landslide in the next election. It will be the end of the Republican Party.
Mercedes are built in Alabama, voted 74% Trump 2016. BMW are built in South Carolina, voted 54% Trump 2016. Volkswagon are built in Tennessee, voted 60% Trump 2016. He really is not that bright.
I don't care , Have you ever been to one of those countries mentioned in your comment? At least over here in germany every third car is a ford, dogde or chevy.
do you think so? Mexico is the largest importer of corn from the USA and we are seriously contemplating buying it from elsewhere, mainly Argentina or Brazil, countries which are more than happy to sell corn to us.
Canadian here. I'm beginning to think, rather than renegotiate NAFTA with this POS, we'd rather hunker down through the coming trade war. Wait for the next administration that usually ends up cleaning up the previous administration's messes.
Just because he's a amateur boxer he's suddenly a better president? I bet anyone with a few years experience boxing could beat trudeau, it's not really a bragging point.
oh he's not a better president - he's not a president at all. A lot of people could beat Trudeau but not trump and no one is bragging. It's just a spectacle I would love to see...wait...check that. Would trump have to wear boxing shorts?
Are you means Canada? Yeah I admit that if the tarrif war begins. There will be inflation in both countries. But look at Canada now. Everything prices are ups not to mention the gas prices. Thanks to Trudeau carbon tax .we have to pay everage $1.30 per litre. And the us only paying 2.50 per gallon. Everything down south mostly cheaper than Canada. When the USA got the money from the peoples. They use it back to their country. How about in canada. The money the libtards government scoop up goes where you pls tell me. So in conclusion. I rather to see make America great again. If they good we all good
If you don't like the trade war, stop buying American products and buy local products. Many are very similar in price and the cost will be the same. Really you just may end up getting better quality also.
Cesar Medrano at least when the shit hits the fan, Canada will have allies. You go to war, you’re on your own. Let’s hope you don’t have to make America again after it gets nuked off the face of the planet.
I’m sorry for our friends the american. I’m Canadian and I’m done with US. I’m not buying anything US. I will pay more for canadian or other countries product beside USA. If american wants to puts this kind of administration then we need to show them we wont be bullied. Don’t forget america, we import alot more then we export. Trade with allies not with USA.
I'm trying to recall when we in the U.S started to think we were invincible with regards to the rest of the world.Not only with trade, but pretty much anything else. I can't understand why we here think we can go it alone. I agree the U.S is a large part of the world economy at 25%, but that means the rest of the world is 75%. Together they could do real harm to us and we are taunting them to just try it. I never hear anyone here in this country stating what possible barriers we throw up to other economies. I am sure there are many as well. China is the real adversary regarding world trade with oversupply of products of all kinds. The American politicians have decided to fight them alone as well instead of digging in with our allies. Even the thought of Trumps future actions has forced our allies to look for tariff free areas to get and sell their wares. Canada is going so far as to create a new pipeline to the west coast because they don't trust the U.S regarding the purchase of their oil.I don't blame them as the U.S has shown it will not respect any agreement already in place with nations friend or foe. I guess this it what some of us Americans think "draining the swamp and make American great again" is all about. What a sad and obvious mistake. Lastly, any crumbs of missed opportunity we leave behind will be gladly picked up by other nations and we will one day find ourselves wondering what happened to us.
Howard Lester I think shtf this coming winter....that’s when all this will start to be felt. Housing will become very expensive for usa citizens. Electricity and gas bills will skyrocket. Homeless people will increase. I see unrest, higher interest rates, stocks tumbling, and a revolution on the horizon.
a a USA is entitled to impose any tarriff they see fit....don’t expect the rest of the world to even engage in a trade war, we just leave you out of the picture entirely, and trade with other countries. You can build a wall and completely island yurself and see how that works for you. industry will move to greener pastures where they can increase profit margins..like harley davidson....and major automobile makers....and you can wallow in your arrogance, economic collapse, and 21 trillion dollar debt. Sounds good to me.
You don't even make any sense here. Maybe I don't understand fair trade. It's only my opinion.That said, I don't understand why some U.S people think the U.S is perfect and the rest of the world is out to fuck them since we are now needlessly swearing. My opinion is that these bad deals as you call them were negotiated in good faith between U.S politicians, government staff and the countries that are now enemies of the state. Americans never just give something away if there was no upside to them. Now its the other nations fault and they must be beat down by the American machine. I hope all involved come to a mutual fair agreement.
Dont forget china our biggest deficit trading partner no tariffs impose on them yet just a 500 million dollor help to ZTE oh and his worried about chines losing there jobs too lol
Somebody needs to take him out. Mueller has more than enough evidence to take them all down. There's no need for trump. A talking head is understandable, yet not the likes of trump. Oprah would be better. If only she would run, yet i don't blame her for not wanting the responsibility. We are long due for another ice age. Make sure to vote 😇
As an American, I am terrified and so sorry for the damages and conflicts the toddler in the Oval Office is causing our allies! The atmosphere of fear is horrific!
Let's remind everyone one at this point, Canada took the US to the WTO court three times, in the 90's, for duties the US put on soft wood lumber from Canada. Each time the WTO found Canada was in compliance and decided the tariffs were not legal and the money collected (several billion dollars) by the US from the tariffs should be returned. That judgment was never acted on by the US (was largely ignored). Eventually the US held out long enough that the terms, conditions or rules were adjusted enough to justify the tariffs. That was clearly an end run around the letter of the law of the day, so don't be surprised if this is how the German WTO suit will be dealt with. I learned from this international trade dispute that rules are only rules when adherence to them favors the US (they will move the goal posts and only a fool would trust Trump to keep his word).
Robin Yes I remember that, although I didn't realize they hadn't returned the $$. What a surprise. Not. Americans can't stand losing, especially when they are WRONG.
Aaron Mitchell religions have nothing to do with this, proven when atheist USSR was involved in a cold war, threating to blow the world up, and Atheist China causing mass hysteria amongst it's people to foreign powers, and claiming the entire South China Sea, threating to invade Taiwan all the time, and bullying practically every neighbor they have (including India.) Modern religions are vastly more peaceful than modern atheism (for the most part *cough cough Islam.*) Point is, saying "the world would be better if it were atheist" is incredibly unrealistic, and ignoring the fact that all humans have problems with other people no matter what religion they have.
Air Walker "for the most part" I don't need to list every religion that keeps people in the stone age, as I already said that most religions are in fact peaceful.
I am a proud Canadian who used to travel a lot to US and met some wonderful kind hearted people. However, since this orange muffin got elected things got changed. And now he directly attacked Canada so not going down to States anymore. I know there r lots of Americans who wished this guy was not elected. Feel bad for them. Hang in there neighbour just couple of more yrs of this drama.
There may be six more years of Trump. Presidents seldom lose their second election. Putting tariffs on imports will be popular with a lot of Americans, who think that it will bring back jobs to the U.S..
Keep watching your $$$'s going down in value as Trudeau keeps spending your money. Hang in there neighbor as your $$$ hit rock bottom. How's that Socialism working out for you?
I used to love going to the US... NOT NOW NOT EVER while the stupidest man sits in the oval office.. America how could you do this to yourselves and to the world ... you deserve him!! A Canadian!
I'm a machinist that worked for a small business. Until last week. Aluminum and Steel are our main materials. They laid me off. Thanks Obama...... oh.....wait....
My Brother in law 61years old was just along with 50 others laid off from Ocean Spray. Ocean Spray's largest buyer? Canada. Here in PA right in my area 20 smaller family farms did not plant this year putting out 67 American citizens out of work. The blue crab industry is collapsing. Owner Operated Truckers are being shut down due too high fuel prices and the low price the corporates pay he caved for Chinese jobs and he is willing by his own words to building North Korea's economy up with Kim and his Communist government in charge. What is going to take for his supporters to wake up and smell the bullshit?
you know what it is sad ? If you get this clown out by tommorow, and re-establish trades with Canada, Ocean Spray will not hire all thoose ppl back right away.. And when they do, they'll do it gradually , and it WILL NOT BE the 61 years old ppl who will get hired back. so.. it is not like"whoops, my bad.Sorry" Ppl\s life will be ruined.
Dear sir. You need to get this story published somehow. No one is being told these things. Even your American media says your economy is good. The rest of America needs to know what is really starting to happen. Make sure you have proof and facts and start contacting media.
as a Canadian I now source whether or nota product comes form the US if it does not buying it!! Maybe when you guys get tired of wining and vote that POS out of office... maybe your former Allies will come back and then again ... maybe Not
trump used Chinese steel (when it suited him) and his family used Chinese labour....and yet when he gives his speeches in the Rust Belt he tries to act like he always puts the American worker first.What a joke! Sucker if you believe his bs.He is full of covfefe.
Trump talks at the level of a primary schooler...lol. Trudeau's annoying..I flip the channel whenever he appears on TV. He's got the 'rainbow coalition' and wimmin's vote cornered, though.
How in the fuck does this relate to "National Security"?! does Trump want the U.S to be isolated and broke? I'm not going to pay like $7 for a can of soda because cheeto head had a temper tantrum about trade. Trump just wasted America's trust in the world or atleast what trust America had.
Don't blindly vote democrat. Vote for policy. Seek out justice democrats and our revolution candidates. These ppl are teachers and the like and they don't take corporate money.
I never thought as an American that I would be apologizing for my country. This is a sad a front on 3 of our closest allies and trading partners. America sold its manufacturing base to China for short terms gains. The patient Chinese are playing the long game while a few unpatriotic Americans continue to sell them the American dream. I have heard you all talk of WW2 and how the U.S.A. "saved" Europe from Fascist Germany. If by shifting the balance of the worlds power from the U.K.'s coffers to a few war mongrels in the States then yes you are correct. Its the same reason we helped in the the Great War (ww1). Capitalism to survive has to have perpetual growth if not it stalls out and fails. The 1 pct can only take so much of the wealth in this country before it drains the people dry. This is in effect what is happening and why the U.S.A. as THE super power of the 20th century is treading water to stay ahead of the Chinese in the 21st century who have for 50 + years been in poverty and are now seeing there middle class grow as ours did after WW2. So with no manufacturing base the U.S.A. has only one choice to continue to grow and that is through military strength and war. Eisenhower, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces warned us of the military Industrial complex. 67% of our taxes feed this machine yearly. We have a trillion dollar budget when you add in the C.I.A. DOD, NSA, DHS and the pentagon. our 2nd largest expenditure is 56 billion on our failing education system. Face it America is a failing and falling Republic. @The people of the world..... Trump is an uninformed idiot. He did not win the popular vote. So please keep this is mind, there is over half of this country who did not, would not, and will not support him and his childish ideas and behavior. We are the resistance. The true silent majority. This is only a bump in the road and will only be a foot note in history. A shameful foot note but America has many of those in our past. We made it threw then and we will be here for what is hopefully a Bernie style revolution. Don't hate us all, there is some of us who are educated, informed, and do not stand for Trump and his want to be the 1 pct rednecks that voted for him. ~ sincerely yours from Nashville, Tn
Yeah, like Canada is a threat to the US? Canadian steel and aluminum goes into making their jet fighters. We'll be taking the US to the WTO for a ruling.
I will never shop or travel to the usa again: I will spend my hard earned money and travel within Canada or overseas. I will boycott all American produce, vehicles and household goods made in the USA. I hope other Canadians will wake up too and do the same...
One way or the other, Trump will eventually be gone and the next administration will have to spend the next eight years, minimum, rebuilding every bridge this guy burned, and while I do hope México and the US will one day be the allies, partners and friends we could be, our friendship will cost you, bigly!
Sadly, you are wrong there. Just like people know that a heavy bipolar person has it's good moments, they do get pushed away by how ugly it can go when the evil side gets out. I suspect that unless you correct your democratic process that is heavily tilted towards red states (that largely favor evil) by laws (more votes for red states voters and a gazillion senators due to all those small red states) and cheating (republicans gerrymandered the house from hell and back and they defend corruption up to the SC)... the world is going to be drifting apart from the US especially considering the end of the petrodollar and the amount of US debt means the US can't be trusted to really pay for goods anymore. All this to say that those relationships will have to be rebuilt but that won't be enough... you are going to have to change your electoral laws for us to have trust again in the US. So, gogo progressives! You are our last hope :D.
Chris, you expect the world to forgive and forget the moment Trump leaves office. That's not how it works. The world expects the US to take responsibility for its past actions no matter who's in charge.
Anyway, he is on his way out ! Thanks to Trump for all this time. The world is learning another side of presidency, from nasty choice of words to the hot and cold, favoritism, selfish to discrimination... whatever you name it, pussy grabbing! it’s all possible with Trump.
spyer productions it definitely will be China, but i can't see Russia being a world leader, they will remain as one of the 5-6 most powerful nations though.
And might I say also , I know this is old but Canada and the US have the largest trade in the world, so this will hurt the USA as much as Canada in the long run, I hope it ends soon both our countries have been so close in everything we fought in every war in the last 100 years and more as allies, both countries have the biggest undefended border in the world, this is getting crazy.
Friendly advice. Praying wont help, VOTING will! Faith is what got America this so-call president. Ironic time to quote a Russian proverb but its a good one, 'Pray to God? Sure, but also ROW TO SHORE!' Get involved & spread the word, its the only way. Take care xo
IF he shows up, seems he dare not leave his safe house only to play golf and do his nazi style rallies to hillbillies, who turn up for a free beer. Watch him cancel his UK trip again, now he's hated more by more..lol
That bloated orange turd Trump is now running the government the way he ran his businesses and the results so far are not looking good or the US. Trump is increasing the debt, spending money on things we don't have for things we don't need, like tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations, border walls, and his many vacations and golf outings. China is spending a trillion dollars on building the new Silk Road which is bringing the world's emerging markets into a global trade network; that is the winning strategy for a trade war. Imposing tariffs is a loser's idea of a winning strategy. Trump is a loser and the idol of idiot-worshipers.
Rome = strong Empire, formerly republic, with mostly ethnically European upper class, but also a big mixture of origin and believe in the lower ranks of society, also a lot of corrupt politicians = USA, that's why also USA tried to "romanise" the world for the longest time now, spreading 'christianity' and 'democracy'
erm rome WAS a republic, the ROMAN republic (for almost 500years). USA is not a republic anymore, it's long been an oligarchy, also Russia failed miserably at spreading their system and ideals in the cold war and has nowhere near the influence and power that the US had at it's prime
Eternal Beauty put the book down...its a globalized world now...and this is a globalized business move to get canada and mezico to lean into trumps demands
Michael - so you SHOULD! And encourage everyone you know to do so as well. Those of us who are not American would give ANYTHING to be able to vote and get the Dems into power and see your insane president impeached. Here in Australia voting is compulsory.
I was galvanized to vote to get rid of Harper here in Canada. Many young Canadians who would have not been bothered to vote also saw the threat to our Charter that he represented, and they turned out to get him shifted. When the young people in a country are riled up enough, they will rise up and eradicate the menace. Trump is as dangerous to your Constitution as Harper was to our Charter.