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‘Nothing’ Canada can do to prevent tariffs, says Trump (www.ctvnews.ca)

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Speaking earlier on Friday in response to Trump’s Thursday assertion that he was ready to hit Canada with tariffs tomorrow, Trudeau said Canada “won’t relent until tariffs are removed,” but conceded the country could be in for hard times.

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[–] HappySkullsplitter@lemmy.world 35 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I already bought 5,000 gallons of maple syrup to get me through the year

[–] Frozengyro@lemmy.world 18 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

That's 91 years worth of food assuming 2000 calories a day.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

assuming 2000 calories a day.

That's the recommended intake for an adult woman of average weight and activity level. Burly lumberjacks from Québec named Gordon need MUCH more than that.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

In reality, Gordon is a barista, though.

[–] Kaput@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

In Kanata. But he does go to Hull for authentic poutine once in a while.

[–] Cracks_InTheWalls@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

Much love, person who knows Ottawa-Gatineau place names.

[–] DigitalNirvana@lemm.ee 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Sorry, So, you’re not Canadian, then eh?

[–] hOrni@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Ok. How much would it cost per day?

[–] wise_pancake@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 weeks ago

I'm on my last litre, but it's not too long before sugar season starts up again.