03-18-2020, 04:22 PM
(03-18-2020, 09:19 AM)panamaniac Wrote: Those who mistakenly think this is mainly about Trump badly misunderstand the nature of the bilateral relationship, particularly Canada's needs. I've even seen misreporting on the issue in the MSM, fed, it seems, by people associated with a previous federal government.
Main thing, however, is that this is a good news story for Canada (if it comes off as hoped).
Well, it sort of is about Trump. Although I'd argue with any US leader, you let them make the move. But had Canada just got up and closed the border without consulting the Trump Administration would have been looking for problems as Trump because unhinged quickly.