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/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.