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Arrr, matey! Canada shan't be the 51st treasure, says the ambassador, as Trump’s tariffs loom like a stormy sea!

2025-02-04

Ahoy, me hearties! The Canadian envoy, Bob Rae, be raisin' the Jolly Roger ‘gainst them U.S. tariffs, callin’ 'em a mighty threat to our treasure chests! Arrr, 'tis a ruckus on the high seas of trade, indeed! Keep yer cutlasses sharp, fer trouble be a-brewin'!

Ahoy, mateys! Gather 'round as we spin a yarn ‘bout the fair land of Canada and the ruckus with one Captain Trump! The U.N. Ambassador Bob Rae, a jolly fellow, be tellin’ ol’ Trump to keep his hooks off the Great White North, declaring, "We ain't no 51st state, savvy?" Aye, he says Canada be a proud and sovereign nation, deserving of respect, not a mere annex to the U.S. fleet!

Trump, however, be thinkin’ that makin’ Canada the '51st state' would fill up their coffers, what with lower taxes and no tariffs. Yarr, he claims it’d be a grand ol’ time for both economies, but Rae waves his cutlass, warnin’ that tariffs be a treacherous game that could sink both ships!

In a twist o’ fate, Trudeau and Trump had a parley, agreein’ to pause those pesky tariffs for a spell. Yet, Rae remains cautious, chattin’ ‘bout the long-term trade ties and callin’ Trump’s tactics a 'terrible idea.' So, while the seas may be calmer for now, keep yer eyes peeled, mateys! The trade winds be fickle, and who knows what waves the future be bringin’! Arrr!

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