Geopolitical Economy Report Canada's Trump election: Sleazy politics amid US tariffs & annexation threats
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Mar 28, 2025 Dimitri Lascaris, a lawyer and journalist hosting Reason2Resist, dives deep into the Canadian political landscape influenced by U.S. actions. He discusses the unsettling threats posed by Trump, from tariffs to annexation. The conversation critiques the elite disconnect in Canada, particularly regarding outdated policies amidst rising global tensions. Lascaris underscores the superficiality of political discourse and calls for informed voting. He also reviews tax proposals from the NDP and Green Party, pushing for a focus on reducing income inequality.
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Historic Election Ignored
- The Canadian election is historic due to global power shifts from West to East, but parties ignore this reality.
- Mainstream parties push failed, mediocre policies that do not address the geopolitical changes.
Elites' Neoliberal Canada Vision
- Canadian elites plan to exploit natural resources and expand military spending, aligning with neoliberal priorities.
- This approach ignores the need for self-sufficiency and economic rebuilding to protect Canada.
Canada's US Economic Ties Persist
- Canada is deeply tied to the US economy and unlikely to break away despite Trump's tariffs and threats.
- Mark Carney's right-leaning policies align with US interests rather than protecting Canadian sovereignty.