So let's talk about Trudeau's leadership and its failures, the cost to Canada in general. So this is a timeline and this is this like, you know, there's more of that I keep an added here, but that would be what that would take up a whole nother podcast of all of Trudeau scandal. So these are the main ones, a timeline of Trudeau scandals and how his policies have directly weakens Canada's economy and global standing. 2018, the India trip disaster. You're wearing the Bollywood clothing.
That was pretty embarrassing, you know what I mean? The garlands, the headdresses, you know, acting clownish, you know, that was, that was pretty embarrassing. 2019 The SNC Lavalin scandal interfering in a criminal case for political gain. We'll go into these in another episode and future episodes. The more depth of these scandals, but these are just, you know, remember, OK, 2020 the WE Charity scandal, $900 million in ethics scandals of improper contracts, 0900 million dollars gone.
Poof, no big deal, right? Media shrug their shoulder, right? No big deal. 2022 the 23 the Chinese election interference cover up. Leaked intelligence reports show Trudeau ignored foreign meddling. Memory you said? I don't even bother reading them. And then one of the strangest ones. This is a strange 1 and I'm going to do some deep dive it because it just truly blows my mind. 2023 the cocaine allegations in India, Trudeau indisposed for three days never
publicly addressed. And the analogy that I use if me Mark was ACEO of a big corporation and I was flying on my private jet to some international conference and the people hosting the conference accused me of having cocaine on the plane. True or false, I would have to address it in a thorough way and quite frankly clear my name, it's just sort of like, no, no, nothing to see here, right?
So the pattern is, is this a repeated scandals and poor leadership an A refusal to take accountability. So let's go into the failed trade deals that could have saved Canada. So imagine this, if we secured these trade deals and then we got into a situation with Trump wanting to post tariffs, we would have had a more a stronger foot to stand on. So what these are these deals
are pretty outrageous. So Germany came to Canada, Trudeau rejected a liquid natural gas deal saying there was no business case and this is after the the Ukraine Russian war were Germany who was mainly supplying all of their energy and and gas needs from Russia and probably still do to this day came to Canada for to buy our abundance of energy and natural gas. You don't know what Trudeau said no business case. So Germany went to Qatar and the USA. Japan came to Canada for a
natural liquid. Sorry. Japan came to Canada for a liquid natural gas deal. Trudeau ignored them. Japan made a deal with Australia, and currently Japan just signed a deal with Trump for a trillion dollars that could have been ours. That could have been our money, right? Our now a trillion dollar is just gone. Do you know how much money a trillion dollar is? Do you know how much is our economy? Do you know that would have done in these situation that we're in
now, right? Giving us some stronger bargaining power with the US? Malaysia wanted to sign a 36 billion liquid natural gas deal. Deal collapsed due to Trudeau's massive red tape and is being quite frankly, exhausting and insufferable to deal with. How about our mother country, our, our country that we have their monarchy on our money and we have government general, governor generals and Lieutenant governor generals and all this pomp and ceremony because we are
a Commonwealth country. And we had a queen that was all over pictured all over Canada. You know, the our sovereign, our monarch, right, Our court cases, you know, marked versus the Crown, right. We couldn't even sign a dairy and cheese deal with them. They said that dealing with Trudeau was so insufferable that it's actually pushed back relationships with our mother Commonwealth country decades.
India wanted to do a trade deal but collapsed due to our relationship with India and the whole assassination allegations with Modi. Now I have a lot of people that follow me, that I, that are great followers. I like them very, very much. They're of the Sikh faith and they're great people. I've grown up in Vancouver, met a lot of people from the Indian community on both sides, Hindus and Sikhs, and many of them are an amazing people.
However, that being said, I feel that Canada should have diplomatic relationship with I1 of the largest emerging important countries in the Asian region. The way he handled many of these issues should have been handled behind closed doors with diplomatic ability, not in the open media. I find it disingenuous that he can accuse India of foreign interference easily but ignore the Chinese foreign interference.
It seems like Trudeau has a kind of a double agenda or hypocritical agenda where it's easy to point at India for foreign interference but ignore it from anyone else when it suits him politically. So the take away of this is Trudeau's failure has left Canada with almost no global trading partners, making us hyper dependent on the US. So really Canada is now at a breaking point, the economic war or economic dependent on the US. So to make it clear, I'm not
here to push political agendas. I'm not here to take sides, I take facts. The reality of the situation is more important than partisan politics. What I care about is the truth and more importantly is the future of the country I was born and raised in. If Canada continues on this path, we are headed for the most serious economic and social consequences. This is not fear mongering, this is an objective look at the chess board because wherever you like it or not, the game is
being played and we are losing. And it's important that there's disinformation and rhetoric on both sides. Like for example, does the it's worth mentioning that there's disinformation on both sides. Like for example, does the US subsidized Canada by 300 billion a year?
I have. Some of my American followers even asked me what will Canada do if if America cuts off aid to Canada. I'm saying we don't have to get aid from the US. We actually sell millions of barrels of oil at a discount because we are unable to have proper refinery processes due to government regulation. We're leaving so much money on the table, so let's look into that question. Does the US subsidized the Canada by 300 billion year that Trump mentions all the time?
No, that's a misunderstanding of the trade balance. The US imports more from Canada than it exports, leading to a trade deficit, not a subsidy. In 2022, the US Canada trade totaled $900 billion, almost a trillion, with the US trade deficit being about 30 billion, nowhere near 300 billion. And it's worth mentioning, which gets left out in the media, that this wants to whip up everybody emotionally, that Canada currently imposes tariffs on the US.
These are the current tariffs that Canada imposes on the US Canada charges tariffs on multiple US imports, especially in agriculture, alcohol, steel, manufacturing goods. These tariffs are meant to protect Canadian industries, but they often lead to trade disputes with the US. So let's go through some of them. Dairy Milk, cheese, butter, yogurt. A 270% tariff on those products. The reason for the tariffs protects Canada Supply Management system.
Canadian dairy farmers have quota to control production chicken, eggs and poultry. A 238% on over quota imports, part of Canada's supply management system, keeps domestic farmers competitive. Alcoholic beverages like wine, beer, spirits varies from province to province, anywhere from 10% to 85%. Canadian provinces control liquor sales and product and protect domestic domestic
producers. It's also worth noting, especially here in BC and I've seen it in other provinces where the main liquor distribution branch and government liquor stores is is owned by what's called the Crown corporations. To the Americans listening this a crown corporation is a government owned entity. I'll get into that in another
episode. Softwood lumber, one of the NBC the software lumber industry is a very important industry and it's been decimated by current government export permits and duties vary. This has been a very long standing dispute. the US claims that the Canadian. Let's read that one more time. This has been a long standing dispute. the US claims that Canada unfairly subsidized its lumber industry. Steel and aluminum products.
Tariffs range from 10% to 25%. This is a retaliation for US steel tariffs previously previously imposed under Trump. Automotive parts up 6% to protect Canadian auto manufacturing industry, consumer goods, mattresses, kitchen appliances and so forth, up to 20% protects Canadian domestic manufacturing from cheaper US imports. So why do tariffs matter? They make US goods more expensive in Canada, raising the price for consumers. They provoke US retaliation, leading to higher tariffs on
Canadian imports. They also strain the Canadian U.S. trade relationship, especially under leaders who prioritize American first policies. The take away is, is Canada. Tariffs on US products, especially dairy alcohol, have fueled trade war disputes for years. With Trump threatening new tariffs, a trade a trade war could escalate, hurting both economies. But Canada has far more to lose. So what is Trump's justification in this American first policy?
Reducing dependence on foreign imports, Retaliation for Canada trade restrictions. Canada imposes heavy tariffs on US dairy, wine and alcohol. And also punishing Trudeau's anti Trump rhetoric. Trump has a long memory and enjoys payback. It's worth mentioning that regardless of what you feel about Trump because trust me, I I get my DMS if I post anything on my stories because we'll get into this in a in a more in depth in another time. But news is blocked in Canada, right?
Sharing links, sharing news stories, right? Most young people get their news from online media sources, right? So I use my stories, especially on Instagram, just to show what are news events on the day. Doesn't mean I agree with every news story I post. It's the news. It's the happening of the day. And I try to, you know, give people that follow me a little window of what's going on. Regardless if you like Trump, loathe them, love them, hate them, whatever you feel about
him, he is a newsmaker. So sometimes when he makes news, I post it. So people can be informed if you like him or not, right? It doesn't mean that I endorse everything that he says and does. So a lot of times I do this, it just turns into massive irritation. Orange Hitler, orange man bad. He's a Nazi, right? So, you know, again, whatever, right? That's not the point of me sharing it, right? But this is what I'm saying.
So back as when? All through 2019 to current time, the Liberal Party if every opportunity they have trump this, Trump that. If you disagree with the liberal policy, you must be like Trump the opposition leader. He's a he's a Maple MAGA Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump. So if you're Trump, all you hear from these people is how much they hate you. But yet you're expecting to go to the table and have like a great bargaining outcome, you know?
And then they all flew to Mara Largo, right? All smiles and all this and that, right, thinking that it will change all the stuff they said publicly about him. You know, if we have bad relations with another leader, good or bad, and you're just saying nothing but smack talk, It's, it's actually naive thinking. They might not retaliate against that. That's the real world, unfortunately.
If you talk shit nonstop about your boss and then one of your coworkers tells your boss, hey, you know what? You know what this person saying about you and then you go ask him for a raise. Do you think you're going to get that raise? As simple as that. So let's explore the dark psychology behind this tension. The main players in this drum drama, in my opinion, is Trump, Trudeau, and Krysta Freeland. The media all thrive off tension for different reasons. Trump the master of
psychological warfare. Trump thrives on conflict. He feeds off chaos and dominance battles, using unpredictability as a negotiation tactic. He loves power moves. By threatening terrorist mocking Trudeau, implying Canada's weak, he's forcing Canadians to react emotionally instead of strategically. A long memory. Trudeau and Freeland insulted and undermine Trump during his presidency. Now that he's returning, now that he's returned, he's enjoying the payback.
His strategy. What is Trump's strategy? Keep Canada on the edge, divided and desperate. So when he does make a deal, it's all going to be on his terms and then Krysta Freeland. Reckless, delusional. Krysta Freeland mentioning nukes as a determinant to Trump is insane. Canada has no nuclear weapons, no missile system and a near existent non existent military. Why say this? It's likely to score politically points with the liberal base trying to paint Trump as a
dictator. Freeland strategy Emotional grandstand Freelance strategy Emotional grandstanding that plays well with the Canadian progressives but damages Canada's credibility on the world stage. Justin Trudeau weak leadership, the need for constant approval, running to photo OPS in Europe instead of securing Canada's economy. Mocks Trudeau to please his base. But but when real pressure
comes, he panics and folds. He has alienated key allies US, India, China, Saudi Arabia, while failing to make new ones. Trudeau strategy, virtual signaling internationally. Avoid real conversation. Let Freeland handle the political brew, the political brawls in the past.
Let's say that one more time. So in the past when when Freeland was still in the cabinet, his strategy was always was virtual signal, do the photo OPS, avoid any real conversations in depth, but let Freeland handle the political brawls like the way he made her, wanted her to release that horrible budget last time that that ridiculous budget and then say, oh, you're fired, by the way, right. So I don't blame her for stepping down. But she has been part of the problem that got us here.
Media hyping up the drama for ratings loves the US conflicts because it creates outrage, views and engagement. Rage bait. I wrote a whole podcast on rage bait but we'll get in there another time. They love to portray Trump as a villain and Trudeau as the hero, even when Trudeau's government makes short sighted, reckless moves. Ignores real consequences for average Canadian job losses, economic downturns, and trade impact. Media strategy rage bait
community. The media strategy rage bait Canadians into supporting reckless policies that ultimately hurt them. So why does Canada is in no position to pick a fight with the US again? Canada's economy is deeply tied to the US. 75% of our imports go to the states. Canada's military is almost non existence compared to the US. Canada relies on NORAD for air defense. We have no missile defense system. Remember the Chinese balloons
flying over Canada military ranks 27th globally. the United states #1 past Liberal governments like Kretschen openly admitting Canada doesn't need a strong military because we have the US. So what if Canada didn't have the US as a neighbor? We would be completely defenseless from an any major threat. So what if Canada was like an island, like Australia? If Canada didn't have the US as a neighbor, the country be in serious trouble. The economy would be much
weaker. It would put Canada's economy would be much weaker. It wouldn't have the US as a default trading partner would it would be forced to compete harder for deals. Energy exports would collapse and the US is Canada's number one buyer of oil and gas. Canada would have to increase defense spending dramatically. Right now Canada only spends 1.3 of GDP on military while Australia spends 2.2 and climbing. No nuclear protection. the US provides nuclear deterrence for
Canada under NATO. Without the US, Canada would be exposed diplomatically. Canada would struggle to stay relevant. Right now Canada free rides on US influence. Without that, we would have no leverage on the world stage. Reality check without the US, Canada would be weaker, more isolated countries struggling to secure its economy and defend itself. O what's at stake if this conflict continues? Worst case scenario, Trump imposed tariffs on key
industries. Panda becomes more isolated internationally making future deals harder to secure. Best case scenario, Trudeau government stops reckless rhetoric and secures a fair trade deal. Panda acknowledges failures and trade policies and fentanyl control and makes changes. A new government repairs relationship with the US and strengthens economic ties. So this is my final thought. Is just just a political theater
or is Canada in real trouble? Canada's leadership is playing a reckless game, treating US relationship as a political stunt instead of an economic priority. Meanwhile, the media feeds the outrage, distracting people from what's really at stake. Canada needs the US far more than the US needs Canada. Trudeau and Freeland's arrogance is pushing Canada into a dangerous position. Trump, for all his chaos, is a strategic thinker. He will punish Canada if pushed too far.
This is the final question. Is Canada's leadership dangerously incompetent or do they actually believe they can challenge the US without consequences? Did Trudeau fail at every major trade deal opportunity? If Canada stays on this path, where will we be in five years? Do we fix this mess or do we prepare an exit strategy before it's too late? That's what I'm asking you, the listener. Do you prepare for an exit strategy or do you go down with the ship?
Wow, thank you for listening, I hope I help give you some food for thought. Again, research this information for yourself, Fact Check it, and I'm always welcome to people that have constructive conversation even if you don't agree with me. But I'm not interested in anyone barking at me. Or just DM me. Trump's anerity. OK great. So if he's a Nazi, then how does it help me pay my rent or not pay my rent or pay my mortgage or or secure a future for my kids? Right.
So we have to do away with the empty rhetoric and understand the situation clearly because if it wasn't with Trump, it would have been with someone else because we have no trading partners. I want the Canada that I grew up with that I loved to re emerge so I can live a beautiful peaceful life with my kids and watch them grow up and me grow old into the sunset. Thank you for listening.