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Gordon Watts March 30, 2018 6:54 PM (UTC+8)

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http://www.atimes.com/article/china-accuses-canada-us-colony-trade-sparks-fly/

When it comes to swapping insults, China’s state-owned media is in a league of its own. With a heavy helping of bile, the world’s second-largest economy ratcheted up the rhetoric with the United States in a looming trade war by branding neighbor Canada a “US colony.”

In a 477-word media tirade, China picked apart remarks made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday when he announced plans to bring in new regulations to crack down on countries dumping cheap steel and aluminum in foreign markets.

“Canada is a trading nation, and we will not allow North American industries to be hurt or threatened by unfair trade practices, like the diversion of steel and aluminum,” Trudeau said in a statement, without directly naming China.
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Re: China Accuses Canada of Being 'US Colony' As Trade Sparks Fly
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2018, 03:15:56 am »
...Canada a “US colony.”


But cheeky.


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Re: China Accuses Canada of Being 'US Colony' As Trade Sparks Fly
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Re: China Accuses Canada of Being 'US Colony' As Trade Sparks Fly
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2018, 04:05:11 am »

But cheeky.

Trudeau angling for a continuation of the NAFTA Status Quo?

http://www.atimes.com/article/talks-update-nafta-going-well-canadian-minister-says/

On March 8, US President Donald Trump signed an order imposing tariffs of 25% and 10% respectively on steel and aluminum imports. The move was seen as a Trump administration tactic to protect US steel and aluminum makers and reduce large trade deficits with countries such as China.

On the same day, Washington also said that some countries – close allies and trade partners such as Canada and Mexico – may get an exemption from the new tariffs on national security grounds.
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Re: China Accuses Canada of Being 'US Colony' As Trade Sparks Fly
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2018, 12:34:38 am »
China Accuses Canada of Being 'US Colony'...

I'd like to see that happen.
I really would.
We could use a few new "colonies".
Except for Quebec. Let it go its own way...