Letters from an American February 2, 2025
Feb 3, 2025
Explore the implications of a team connected to Elon Musk taking control of the U.S. Treasury's payment system, raising alarms about untrained engineers managing sensitive operations. Delve into the political and economic fallout from aggressive U.S. trade policies, creating tensions with Mexico, Canada, and China. Discover how Canada is unifying to respond by shifting away from American imports, particularly in popular consumer goods like alcohol, challenging governance and accountability in the current political landscape.
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Musk's Treasury Takeover
- Elon Musk's team took control of the Treasury payment system, gaining access to $6 trillion annually and Americans' financial data.
- This act, alongside other aggressive moves, has been described by some as a coup.
Unilateral Cuts and Flynn's Criticism
- Musk, seemingly empowered by Trump, is making unilateral decisions about government cuts.
- He reposted Mike Flynn criticizing Lutheran Social Services and declared Doggie was stopping their payments.
Trump's Trade War
- Trump initiated a trade war with Mexico, Canada, and China, imposing tariffs on goods.
- He aims to pressure Mexico and Canada on migration and drug trafficking, despite Canada's minimal involvement.