Conrad Black: This is an opportunity Carney, don’t squander it
The prime minister should produce a national policy that defends the irreducible requirements of Canadian sovereignty
In the ongoing trade dispute with the United States, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must seize the opportunity to prevent the situation from escalating into a crisis, warns former Canadian media mogul Conrad Black. The dispute threatens to worsen dramatically once retaliatory tariffs imposed by the U.S. take effect on September 8.
Black asserts that the controversy has reached unprecedented levels due to President Trump's perception that Canada is not a serious country. While acknowledging Canada's civilized population and vast resource wealth, Trump seems to overlook any significant differences between Americans and English-speaking Canadians. He appears to view Canada as a disorganized nation that relies on American support for national defense and commercial dependence, despite Canada's claims of independence.
Black urges Canadian leaders not to squander this critical moment, emphasizing the importance of refraining from exacerbating the situation further.
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