Appreciate the detailed rundown on the defense files. It provides some great optimism, but the commercial data suggests the "pivot" still has a long way to go. According to Statistics Canada, in September 2025 we imported $6.5 billion in goods from the EU but exported only $3.7 billion. While the diplomatic ties are strengthening, our trade relationship remains heavily unbalanced. We are still buying far more European machinery and pharmaceuticals than we are selling them the critical minerals promised.
Thanks HF. You're right that there is a trade imbalance but I'm not sure it needs DJT-level focus.
Trade data captures goods flows, not value-chain positioning and fails to capture value-chain embedding. Another interpretation might be: European machinery and pharmaceuticals show Canada's role inside North American production via a triangular or springboard relationship.
Good idea but Greenland and Denmark must approve of Greenland becoming Canadian territory before that can happen. Also Greenland left the EU during their ec era
Appreciate the detailed rundown on the defense files. It provides some great optimism, but the commercial data suggests the "pivot" still has a long way to go. According to Statistics Canada, in September 2025 we imported $6.5 billion in goods from the EU but exported only $3.7 billion. While the diplomatic ties are strengthening, our trade relationship remains heavily unbalanced. We are still buying far more European machinery and pharmaceuticals than we are selling them the critical minerals promised.
Thanks HF. You're right that there is a trade imbalance but I'm not sure it needs DJT-level focus.
Trade data captures goods flows, not value-chain positioning and fails to capture value-chain embedding. Another interpretation might be: European machinery and pharmaceuticals show Canada's role inside North American production via a triangular or springboard relationship.
I think Canada should integrate Greenland into its state with Denmark's and the Locals’ full approval.
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Then Canada should be - as close as possible - a Member of the EU.
Good idea but Greenland and Denmark must approve of Greenland becoming Canadian territory before that can happen. Also Greenland left the EU during their ec era
exactly as I wrote