China is not a partner. They buy from who ever has the best price for the quality. They will flip the supplier to any product for any reason that is valid for themselves, which is fine if you know ahead of time, but something people should not ignore. Just cause they buy from you one year, does not mean they will buy again the following year.
Our Chinese trade declined and suffered a blow when we complied with US pressure to arrest the Huiwei executive. We are trying to restore and repair that relationship.
got-trunks on
I mean for anyone who is unclear about the trade strategy the speech is not very long to read and addresses that we’ll be looking for more a la carte treatment of trade partners and foreign investment to keep us whole but keep us flexible and well greased. It also looks to possibly be the hub for different trading blocs to work through but we’ll see, if we’re doing work and selling it on, sure.
jashansandhu880 on
Did one deal and people are freaking out 🙃
silent_ovation on
When I go to the grocery store Im not selling out to Safeway.
JellyfishWise2115 on
Carney said that this is a “value-based realism” approach and that the engagement is strictly transactional, that we will cooperate where our values align. I trust that Carney is the leader to get the job done, and that we have strong media institutions in this country to hold our leaders accountable and true to their words.
danma on
Neither the US nor China are trustworthy these days. Best to diversify and not get committed too far in any one direction on these trade deals IMHO
wtfman1988 on
So uh…if we build a pipeline….Conservatives would want us to sell oil to China right?
Knukehhh on
Cant sell what’s already been sold.
Loweffort2025 on
Lets see these people freaking out ..remove there phones their tvs cars, fridges, stoves, tools.
All which where made or have parts from. China.
They wont
Its a fucking nothing banger created by people , mostly conservatives to undercut the prime minster
You’re all a bunch hypocrites
trinxified on
Even if trading with China is bad, you can’t possibly think it’s better to stick with just the USA at this time.
I don’t know what’s so hard to understand about this. Lesser of both evils if you will.
SpacelessWhale on
Small gains, even if short-term, are incredibly useful in moments of uncertainty. It’s an appropriate time to ensure many channels are open and primed to avoid disproportionate risk. The only certainty is uncertainty. Play the game accordingly.
primitives403 on
I’m sure they will be incredibly diligent in protecting Canada from Chinese influence with this deal, undoubtedly.
…where is the foreign agent registry that was promised again…?
Tough-Reason-2617 on
We long since sold out. Same reason we’re pussy footing around election interference China and liberals are tight.
NihilsitcTruth on
Says the government selling out to Beijing.
hipsnarky on
Sold out long time ago when they allowed Chinese agents to open shop. Just look at Richmond BC where they don’t even give care about English/French only on public signage, fliers, advertisement and so on.
KAYD3N1 on
You’re right, we sold out years ago.
Ina_While1155 on
I know so many American friends that are addicted to Temu….so much for Americans not selling out to China.
grizzlybearcanada469 on
But the flat earth people disagree
Fun-Housing-1565 on
Geopolitics means the only truth is that countries will act in their self interest (unless run by orange clowns). Doing deals with other countries with different ideologies is fine as long as we go in with eyes open and understand that no one conducts trade for charity.
Future_Map_8065 on
Let me put it simple, Canada should do business with anyone on this planet, including: US, China, Russia, Isreal and so on. And Canada should prefer the business partners based on how much benefit they are able to provide, rather than any stupid ideological things, which are basically distractions.
We don’t need to shift export away from US, but to develop more with others. And in this way, Canda could become wealthier and less dependent on US.
I_AM_NOT_THE_WIZARD on
When they have to write Pravda headlines like this, it’s even worse than you think. Next news cycle will be: ‘Canada IS selling out to China. Here’s why that’s a good thing’
Soggy_Definition_232 on
Everyone’s trying to point out this one deal and ignore the last 30 years…..Â
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China is not a partner. They buy from who ever has the best price for the quality. They will flip the supplier to any product for any reason that is valid for themselves, which is fine if you know ahead of time, but something people should not ignore. Just cause they buy from you one year, does not mean they will buy again the following year.
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Lol it’s ridiculous to even suggest we are.
It’s a trade deal.Â
Our Chinese trade declined and suffered a blow when we complied with US pressure to arrest the Huiwei executive. We are trying to restore and repair that relationship.
I mean for anyone who is unclear about the trade strategy the speech is not very long to read and addresses that we’ll be looking for more a la carte treatment of trade partners and foreign investment to keep us whole but keep us flexible and well greased. It also looks to possibly be the hub for different trading blocs to work through but we’ll see, if we’re doing work and selling it on, sure.
Did one deal and people are freaking out 🙃
When I go to the grocery store Im not selling out to Safeway.
Carney said that this is a “value-based realism” approach and that the engagement is strictly transactional, that we will cooperate where our values align. I trust that Carney is the leader to get the job done, and that we have strong media institutions in this country to hold our leaders accountable and true to their words.
Neither the US nor China are trustworthy these days. Best to diversify and not get committed too far in any one direction on these trade deals IMHO
So uh…if we build a pipeline….Conservatives would want us to sell oil to China right?
Cant sell what’s already been sold.
Lets see these people freaking out ..remove there phones their tvs cars, fridges, stoves, tools.
All which where made or have parts from. China.
They wont
Its a fucking nothing banger created by people , mostly conservatives to undercut the prime minster
You’re all a bunch hypocrites
Even if trading with China is bad, you can’t possibly think it’s better to stick with just the USA at this time.
I don’t know what’s so hard to understand about this. Lesser of both evils if you will.
Small gains, even if short-term, are incredibly useful in moments of uncertainty. It’s an appropriate time to ensure many channels are open and primed to avoid disproportionate risk. The only certainty is uncertainty. Play the game accordingly.
I’m sure they will be incredibly diligent in protecting Canada from Chinese influence with this deal, undoubtedly.
…where is the foreign agent registry that was promised again…?
We long since sold out. Same reason we’re pussy footing around election interference China and liberals are tight.
Says the government selling out to Beijing.
Sold out long time ago when they allowed Chinese agents to open shop. Just look at Richmond BC where they don’t even give care about English/French only on public signage, fliers, advertisement and so on.
You’re right, we sold out years ago.
I know so many American friends that are addicted to Temu….so much for Americans not selling out to China.
But the flat earth people disagree
Geopolitics means the only truth is that countries will act in their self interest (unless run by orange clowns). Doing deals with other countries with different ideologies is fine as long as we go in with eyes open and understand that no one conducts trade for charity.
Let me put it simple, Canada should do business with anyone on this planet, including: US, China, Russia, Isreal and so on. And Canada should prefer the business partners based on how much benefit they are able to provide, rather than any stupid ideological things, which are basically distractions.
We don’t need to shift export away from US, but to develop more with others. And in this way, Canda could become wealthier and less dependent on US.
When they have to write Pravda headlines like this, it’s even worse than you think. Next news cycle will be: ‘Canada IS selling out to China. Here’s why that’s a good thing’
Everyone’s trying to point out this one deal and ignore the last 30 years…..Â