The MeidasTouch Podcast Furious Canada Punches Trump in the Face in Africa
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Nov 24, 2025 Canada's Prime Minister Carney boldly confronts Trump's absence at the G20, emphasizing a leadership stance. Carney promotes stronger ties with India and Australia while contrasting Canadian values with U.S. policies. There's a notable public backlash against Trump, with Canadians boycotting U.S. travel as a form of protest. The podcast highlights how the U.S. has become a punchline among global leaders, fueling growing resentment. Insightful discussions touch on Canada's role in critical minerals and the broader geopolitical landscape.
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Canada Prioritizes Values Over Trump
- Ben Meiselas highlights Prime Minister Carney publicly refusing to prioritize speaking with Donald Trump and focusing on Canada first.
- Carney framed relationships by shared values, signaling Canada will recalibrate ties without U.S. deference.
Relationships Vary By Shared Values
- Carney explained Canada has deeper partnerships with places like the EU and UK based on shared values and comprehensive cooperation.
- He contrasted those ties with more transactional relationships elsewhere, implying selective engagement.
Tariff Threats Were Largely Bluster
- Ben recounts how Trump's threats to raise tariffs on Canada never materialized despite heated rhetoric.
- He cites industry monitoring and lack of regulatory changes as proof Trump was mostly bluster.