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Swede

(38,725 posts)
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 10:27 PM Jan 16

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 Jan 16 OP
I wonder if US citizens will be allowed to purchase Chinese EVs from Canadian dealers. sinkingfeeling Jan 16 #1
I was thinking the same thing Buckeyeblue Jan 17 #10
Yay Mark Carney/Canada.. Mahalo, Swede! Cha Jan 16 #2
Won't be surprised to hear of Chinese military sales in the future newdeal2 Jan 16 #3
OMG... I would Love That! Cha Jan 16 #4
I see EU arms sales and Chinese trade in Canada's future. roamer65 Jan 18 #14
"Stable Genius" BurnDoubt Jan 17 #5
You snooze, you lose Brother Buzz Jan 18 #15
Another trumpian blunder.more to come. Klarkashton Jan 17 #6
EVERYTHING Doturd touches dies. AZ8theist Jan 17 #7
The Province of Michigan keeps looking better by the day. roamer65 Jan 17 #8
I don't speak Canadian but i can learn... Buckeyeblue Jan 17 #11
I can speak it already, eh? roamer65 Jan 18 #12
Chinese EV's are worth attention Renew Deal Jan 17 #9
When I retire soon, I need to buy a small house in Ontario. roamer65 Jan 18 #13

Buckeyeblue

(6,280 posts)
10. I was thinking the same thing
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 09:30 AM
Jan 17

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

(317,692 posts)
2. Yay Mark Carney/Canada.. Mahalo, Swede!
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 10:58 PM
Jan 16

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

(5,035 posts)
3. Won't be surprised to hear of Chinese military sales in the future
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 11:11 PM
Jan 16

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

Cha

(317,692 posts)
4. OMG... I would Love That!
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 11:30 PM
Jan 16

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!

roamer65

(37,846 posts)
14. I see EU arms sales and Chinese trade in Canada's future.
Sun Jan 18, 2026, 05:57 PM
Jan 18

If Canada enters the EU trading block, the incentive for Great Lakes and Northeastern states to secede and join Canada will be immense.

I hope my dream of a Province of Michigan comes true before I die.

🇨🇦

BurnDoubt

(1,579 posts)
5. "Stable Genius"
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 12:53 AM
Jan 17

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.

Renew Deal

(84,762 posts)
9. Chinese EV's are worth attention
Sat Jan 17, 2026, 08:31 AM
Jan 17

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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