Jamil Jivani Canada’s JD Vance

[al_keda]

[Dr Strangelove]

Washington's Back-Channel Admissions: Leaked audio reveals that JD Vance and his donors are closely tracking Prime Minister Mark Carney's negotiation tactics, admitting that Canada’s firm approach has effectively forced the U.S. to scale back its tariff threats (1:46 - 3:48).
Tariff Negotiations: The U.S. reduced its proposed steel and aluminum tariffs from 50% to 25%, and lowered auto tariff threats from 25% to 15% on $28 billion in trade, suggesting Washington is not operating from a position of absolute strength (3:05 - 3:49).
Political Dynamics: JD Vance expressed admiration for Conservative MP Jamil Jivani as an effective, behind-the-scenes advocate while dismissing Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre as a "non-entity" in current trade talks (4:03 - 5:32).
The "Booze-ma" Stance: Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has taken a defiant stance, stating "No CUSMA, no booze-ma." He argues that even if the government allows U.S. alcohol back on shelves, the public power to refuse to buy these products serves as a unique form of leverage against what he characterizes as an "erratic" U.S. administration (6:00 - 8:25).
Long-Term Uncertainty: The video concludes that despite ongoing negotiations, significant issues like lumber duties (currently at 35%) and supply management remain unresolved, and warns that no deal is truly secure given the lack of trust in the current U.S. leadership (8:26 - 11:35).


pp being called insignificant by JD is the cherry on top

[August26]

No CUSMA, no booze-ma.Damn rights!
Anyone disagree? Anyone?

[Dr Strangelove]

Pp has no control over his own caucus and couldn’t recall jj if he wanted to. Not having security clearance just compounds his irrelevance