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Why fighting over booze, pipelines, and foreign workers is just making us miss the bigger picture: working together as North American pals
Folks, pull up a chair, pour yourself a nice drink (Canadian or American, no judgement here), and let’s chat about the latest episode in the never-ending soap opera known as Canada-U.S. relations. Spoiler alert: it’s less “Love Actually” and more “Love Actually Complicated by Tariffs, Pipelines, and Politics.”
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So here’s the deal. Canada, in a dazzling move of what some might generously call “strategic stubbornness,” decided to keep American booze off its shelves even after the pesky tariffs were lifted. That’s right, Ontario said, “Thanks, but no thanks,” turning liquor aisles into a silent protest zone against unresolved trade spats. Meanwhile, the Liberals are apparently playing hard to get with pipeline optimizations that could boost oil shipments by hundreds of thousands of barrels a day, but hey, why fix a pipeline when you can fixate on politics instead?
And speaking of leadership, our dear politicians seem to have mistaken their roles for starring parts in a reality show. We've got Mark Carney playing the cautious diplomat, Doug Ford throwing elbows (or not, thanks to some conspicuous love handles), and Trump—well, Trump’s still in the ring shouting tariffs and threats like it’s a wrestling match.
But here’s the kicker: while politicians play their games, the hard-working Canadians and Americans feel the pinch. Jobs are slipping away, wages are under pressure, and instead of high-fiving across the border, we’re throwing toys from our prams.
Look, we’re all on the same continent with way more in common than what divides us. Why not try working together more and fighting less? Imagine a North America where Canadian whiskey and American bourbon share happy hour instead of dueling it out on store shelves. Where cross-border trade flows like the mighty Mississippi instead of hitting roadblocks at every turn. Where “Made in Canada” and “Made in USA” stickers mean quality and collaboration, not suspicion and tariffs.
Canada and the U.S.—we’re neighbors, friends, partners in a big, complicated dance. Let’s stop stepping on each other’s toes and start making moves that benefit everyone. Because at the end of the day, no amount of political posturing changes one glorious fact: we’re better together.
Before the politics and tariffs get you down, do yourself a favor. Subscribe to our CanAm Newsletter—the best way to stay updated on how we can navigate this wild tariff tango and find a rhythm that works for both sides of the border. Join the conversation, and let’s keep the North American dream alive, with a little laughter and a lot of teamwork.