Canada’s “Elbows Up” Era: Parliament Closed, Tariffs Up, and the Great Shipping Shuffle of 2025

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By George Jones, Canamericanews.com

Welcome to 2025, the year Canada’s Parliament hit the snooze button, Donald Trump cranked tariffs to “maximum drama,” and the global shipping industry spun its compass so many times it forgot which way was north. Grab your popcorn, folks-this is the Canamericanews.com breakdown you didn’t know you needed. Here is a word from our sponsor:

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Trump Liberation Day: Tariffs, Tweets, and Trade Tantrums

Remember when “America First” was just a slogan? Well, it’s now a full-blown economic earthquake. With Trump back in the White House, tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and autos are sticking around like that one relative who never leaves after Thanksgiving dinner.

• Tariffs up to 20% on all imports, 60% on Chinese goods.

• USMCA? Trump calls it “transitional”-which is politician-speak for “I’m not married to it, and I might ghost you.”

Prime Minister Mark Carney (yes, the banker-turned-PM) tried to talk sense into Trump. The result? Trump said, “No deal!” before probably rage-tweeting about Canadian maple syrup being “too sweet for America.”

Shipping: The Great Regulatory Riddle

If you’re in the shipping business, you’re probably burning sage and crossing your fingers. Here’s why:

• Geopolitical Disruptions: US-China tensions, North American trade drama, and a dash of “who’s in charge here?” have made shipping routes as predictable as a toddler on espresso.

• Regulatory Chaos: The International Maritime Organization wants zero carbon by 2050. The EU just dropped new emissions rules and fuel regulations. Canada? Still reading the manual.

• Economic Headwinds: Freight rates are yo-yoing, fuel prices are sky-high, and regulatory costs are squeezing profits like a sumo wrestler in a phone booth.

• Tech Whiplash: Automation and digitalization are the future, but who has money for upgrades when you’re paying tariffs and fines?

Parliament: Closed for Summer, Open for Confusion

After the April 28 election, Mark Carney’s shiny new government decided to take the summer off. No budget. No fiscal plan. Just vibes and vacation photos.

• Budget? Not passed.

• Parliament? Closed until after Labour Day.

• Economy? The C.D. Howe Institute’s “Shadow Budget” says GDP growth is tanking, unemployment is up, and the deficit is ballooning like a parade float.

The official government response? “Let’s circle back in September.” (Translation: “We’ll get to it after patio season.”)

Canada’s “Elbows Up” Playbook: Hockey Moves for the Global Stage

Policy wonks and business leaders are yelling from the penalty box: “Get your elbows up!”

• Diversify trade: Maybe Australia wants more maple syrup?

• Invest at home: Bring back Zellers, revive the auto sector, and build some ships that don’t leak.

• Push back on the US: Send Trump a care package of ketchup chips and a polite note that says, “We’re not your doormat.”

Meanwhile, Canadian auto workers and exporters are chewing their nails as cross-border supply chains dangle by a thread. Executives warn tariffs could gut the industry, but Parliament is busy perfecting its tan.

The Shipping Industry’s Existential Crisis

According to The Uncertain Future of Global Shipping (yes, that’s a real report, not a Netflix drama), the industry faces:

• Tariff turbulence

• Regulatory spaghetti

• Economic headwinds

• Tech demands nobody can afford

Freight rates are so volatile you’d think they were set by a roulette wheel. Some routes are overbooked, others are ghost towns. Everyone’s waiting for Canada to do something-anything-but the only thing moving fast is the clock.

Summary Table: 2025’s Trade and Shipping Headaches

Conclusion: Who’s Steering This Ship?

Canada’s economy is wobbling, Parliament is snoozing, and the shipping industry is stuck in a regulatory maze. But hey, at least we’re not boring. The only thing moving faster than global trade drama is the speed at which Canadian politicians head for the cottage.

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Stay tuned, stay skeptical, and keep your elbows up-Canada’s going to need them!