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Swede

(38,465 posts)
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 10:27 PM Friday

Sen. Brian Schatz ""We just got absolutely rolled in this Canada - China deal. A stark foreign policy failure

So, Canada buys cars from China, and China buys Canadian crops, and America misses out on both.

“We just got absolutely rolled in this Canada – China deal. A stark foreign policy failure with domestic economic consequences,” Schatz

“The most basic principle in politics and geopolitics is loyalty to friends. And we weren’t just disloyal – we were hostile. So here we are,” he added.

Under the deal, Canada dropped its 100 percent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and raised its cap on EV imports in exchange for Beijing lowering tariffs on Canadian farm products, including canola seeds.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the “historic” visit to Beijing heralded a “new strategic partnership” that “created massive opportunities for both our peoples.”

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5693288-schatz-criticizes-china-canada-deal/

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Sen. Brian Schatz ""We just got absolutely rolled in this Canada - China deal. A stark foreign policy failure (Original Post) Swede Friday OP
I wonder if US citizens will be allowed to purchase Chinese EVs from Canadian dealers. sinkingfeeling Friday #1
I was thinking the same thing Buckeyeblue 22 hrs ago #10
Yay Mark Carney/Canada.. Mahalo, Swede! Cha Friday #2
Won't be surprised to hear of Chinese military sales in the future newdeal2 Friday #3
OMG... I would Love That! Cha Friday #4
"Stable Genius" BurnDoubt Yesterday #5
Another trumpian blunder.more to come. Klarkashton Yesterday #6
EVERYTHING Doturd touches dies. AZ8theist Yesterday #7
The Province of Michigan keeps looking better by the day. roamer65 Yesterday #8
I don't speak Canadian but i can learn... Buckeyeblue 22 hrs ago #11
Chinese EV's are worth attention Renew Deal 23 hrs ago #9

Buckeyeblue

(6,220 posts)
10. I was thinking the same thing
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 09:30 AM
22 hrs ago

Supposedly the Chinese EVs are really good cars. I know in the past that some cars have been prevented from being sold in the US because they didn't meet safety standards.

I am pro protecting US automakers. But I also think US automakers haven't been pro protecting US workers.

Cha

(317,180 posts)
2. Yay Mark Carney/Canada.. Mahalo, Swede!
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 10:58 PM
Friday

Thanks for pointing out what an Inveterate Fuck UP Traitor is, Sen. Schatz.. But Good on Canada, Don't ya think?

I am sorry for the Patriots who get Screwed by the Mass Homicidal Nazi Maniac inside the WH.

newdeal2

(4,854 posts)
3. Won't be surprised to hear of Chinese military sales in the future
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 11:11 PM
Friday

Maybe even troops to protect Canada from the aggressor to the south. What a sad situation.

Cha

(317,180 posts)
4. OMG... I would Love That!
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 11:30 PM
Friday

Crazy Bizarre.. Mixed Up World.. Canada, the Democracy loving World and USA Patriots Need a Huge Break from the Ugly Nazi inside the WH.

Take Help Where We Can Get It!

BurnDoubt

(1,526 posts)
5. "Stable Genius"
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 12:53 AM
Yesterday

Trump’s just another dumbfuck without his enablers in Congress and the Judiciary.
They certainly deserve to rot behind bars with him, where they have to listen to his bullshit all day.

AZ8theist

(7,108 posts)
7. EVERYTHING Doturd touches dies.
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 01:27 AM
Yesterday

SOOOOO much winning!
Aren't we all just delighted with all the "winning"??!?

Renew Deal

(84,714 posts)
9. Chinese EV's are worth attention
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 08:31 AM
23 hrs ago

Cheap compared to other available EV’s and lots of interesting features, and surging market share. BYD passed Tesla in terms of individual EV sales.








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