r/politics • u/sweatycat New York • 1d ago

California to Negotiate Trade With Other Countries to Bypass Trump Tariffs

https://www.newsweek.com/california-newsom-trade-trump-tariffs-2055414
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u/i_love_pencils 1d ago

United States of Canadia?

How aboot no?

If you want in, you’re becoming provinces…

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u/Zjarrr 1d ago edited 1d ago

This is why I think an independent nation (or a few nations) that closely ally themselves to Canada is the way to go. As a Minnesotan I have always felt closer to Canadians then I have with most of my countrymen, but I definitely understand that the feeling isn't mutual after threatening to annex you and then placing tariffs on you for no reason

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u/i_love_pencils 1d ago

Well put…

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u/amisslife Canada 1d ago

Pretty much. This might end up being what we have to consider, if the US as a whole does not change course soon.

Honestly, if one or two states wanted to become provinces, we could probably do that. But any more than that? Just become your own country; we can have a close alliance, maybe even do an EU-style thing.

I enjoyed my time in Minnesota when I visited, and although it'd be kind of nice on one hand to have you join, it might be even better to just make your own country and we can be best friends/lovers in the night.

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u/Im_Not_Important 1d ago

The provence of New England does have a ring to it

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u/DOG_DICK__ 1d ago

I guess France will provide a Provence if we're committed to that spelling.

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u/cyanescens_burn 1d ago

Consider giving northern NH, VT, and ME to Quebec. Culturally they have some French roots right?

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u/SharpCookie232 1d ago

The new provinces of New England, New York (which includes New Jersey and Delaware),the Great Lakes, and Cascadia out west.

I feel bad for Colorado though.

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u/PenImpossible874 New York 23h ago

Meh it's up to them to ally with New Mexico and start their own movement.

If California, Cascadia, New England, and New Amsterdam have our own movements, Laurentians and Sonorans need to take note.

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u/NotASalamanderBoi I voted 1d ago

Fine by me.

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u/KarmicDevelopment 1d ago

I'd happily be the province of IL in CA at this point.

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u/MaddyKet 19h ago

I’m not opposed. Can we be the New England Province?

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u/i_love_pencils 11h ago

It would actually have to be “The Province of New England”.

What can you bring to the table?