Some time ago a pundit on a news program stated that:

"The US is very good at innovation, manufacturing, and marketing, that is the US GDP has increased 50% since 2008!"

The question is do YOU believe the statement?

I got the stats. The statement is wrong the US GDP only increases 30% while the EU increased 20% during the same period.
A small error which we can overlook for the purpose of this post.

The problem is that the tariffs just introduced by Mr. Trump just told everyone in the world to look elsewhere for their innovation.

The marketing just got a lot harder.

Canada is looking to reduce or eliminate the remaining order for F-35A aircraft. Others have already cancelled their orders.
The world has stopped buying Bourbon. Canada does need to buy HIMARS from the US. If they buy anything at all.

The reason the ass-holes in Canada supply the US metals like Aluminum, Lead, and Zinc is that it takes a lot of CHEAP electrical energy to produce these metals. Energy the US does not have at any price.

The president has stated that he does not need Canada. Except that New York, Michigan, and Wisconsin need electrical energy from Ontario. Alaska needs BC roads to get good from the lower 48. Point Roberts is TOTALLY dependent on BC.

For 31 states states Canada is their biggest customer. "BUGGER OFF Canada we do not need you!" DJT

The US just gathered its toys and marched out the sandbox.

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