Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 02/10/2026flip.itTrump's trade rep sounds pessimistic about deal with Canada, saying issues are 'quite difficult to resolve' | CBC NewsU.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says he regularly speaks with his Canadian counterpart, but that the two sides have reached an impasse on some trade irritants and there's no sign of a resolut... 000
Reposted by Robert ReadyAlexander Clarkson @aphclarkson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026No one expected the American Inquisition 25321100
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 01/10/2026While U.S. dinosaurs like Navarro make spurious claims about Canada interfering in U.S. elections...! real U.S. interference around the globe continues.reuters.comBrazil briefed French, German officials on alleged US, Russian election interferenceA French and German delegation travelled this month to Brasilia, where intelligence officials briefed them on alleged US and Russian interference before Brazil's election, according to sources and do... 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 01/10/2026canadacaribbeaninstitute.orgExpert Panel on the United Nations Future AgendaSave the Date: October 27, 12 pm -1:30 pm Please plan to join us for this very timely discussion. As we have witnessed over the past several years, traditional international relationships and rules… 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 30/09/2026flip.itG20 trade ministers are meeting in Wisconsin. Many will be discussing deals without their U.S. host | CBC NewsMost of the officials attending the G20 trade ministers' meeting in Milwaukee, Wisc., find themselves in challenging positions, largely because of U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariff agenda. I... 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 30/09/2026therecord.comBarry Appleton says Canadians got a “bum deal” — and he’s making his caseWaterloo Region scholar is challenging Trump tariffs in court without backing from Ottawa 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 29/09/2026flip.itCanada not going to apologize to Trump amid trade war, LeBlanc says - National | Globalnews.caCanada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc dismissed the idea that Canada would apologize to the U.S. in the coming weeks, as President Donald Trump stated. 001
Reposted by Robert ReadySteve Saideman @smsaideman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026My belated post on Carney's interview with the NYT and his "extreme tail" concern about an American attack saideman.blogspot.com/2026/09/carn... 032
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Or to stop interfering in… let’s see… Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, myriad European elections. 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 29/09/2026He sounds a bit sensitive…cbc.caTrump trade adviser says Canada will 'pay even more dearly' if 'you interfere' in U.S. midterms | CBC NewsOne of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade advisers is threatening repercussions for Canada if it "interferes" in the upcoming midterm elections — though it's not clear what he anticipates the country... 010
Reposted by Robert ReadyThe Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 29/09/2026theglobeandmail.comPolitics Insider: U.S.-Canada trade deal within weeks? Trump thinks soTrump said he’s betting Canadians will agree to what he called ‘a fair deal’ in three to four weeks 14114
Reposted by Robert ReadyThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 29/09/2026Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale ‘Kelvin’ wave heading for Californiatheguardian.comConcern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale ‘Kelvin’ wave heading for CaliforniaThe ocean phenomenon could raise sea levels by up to a foot as El Niño keeps warm water trapped along the coast 210255
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 29/09/2026flip.itCanada Trade War Escalates as Trump Calls Neighbor One of World's 'Worst Countries' 010
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 25/09/2026flip.it'The yardsticks have moved' in Canada's trade relationship with U.S., says Tiff MacklemBank of Canada governor discussed challenges facing Canadian economy and central bank as his seven-year term enters its final year. 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 25/09/2026flip.itWhy other U.S. trade deals are a poor guide for CanadaThe United States has secured trade deals with most of its top trading partners. But Canada’s situation is different, sources say 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 25/09/2026theglobeandmail.comOpinion: Donald Trump and the closing of the American mindThe fever in the U.S. may one day pass – whether Canada contracts it is up to us 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 24/09/2026cbc.caANALYSIS | Trump loves Chinese trade — as long as it's with the U.S. | CBC NewsAmerican officials have scolded Canada for making a deal with China. But the numbers show the U.S. does vastly more business with China than Canada would possibly dream of. 011
Reposted by Robert ReadyMax Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 23/09/2026It's your stupid president's constant threats to our sovereignty and attacks on our country that did this, not our decision to respond to them. www.latimes.com/business/sto...latimes.comCanada's boycott forces the sale of a California wineryAs California's wine industry struggles, a family-owned vineyard spanning 3,500 acres is for sale after its exports to Canada dropped 35% in a year. 2673120918
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 23/09/2026cbc.caModi to visit Canada as Carney looks to finalize trade deal with India by end of year | CBC NewsIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada in December, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed on Tuesday, as the two countries look to reach a trade deal by the end of the year — f... 000
Reposted by Robert ReadyPanyol 🇹🇹 @panyol.bsky.social · 23/09/2026..it is easy to dismiss the affair as fancy suits, long speeches, and diplomatic chatter. Strip away the big words, what is happening touches everyone, from the vendor selling sweet peppers in the market to the government pensioner checking their account caribbeanbridges.substack.com/p/caribbean-...caribbeanbridges.substack.comCARIBBEAN BRIDGES | GLOBAL DISPATCH WHAT THE BIG UN MEETING MEANS FOR YOUR POCKET AND YOUR PANTRYTracking the 81st UN General Assembly in New York 001
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 22/09/2026A diverse set of countries coming together to counter the coercive, protectionist world we are living through and to identify priorities for the future.pm.gc.caA joint commitment to multilateralism, international law, peace and prosperityWe come together at a time of profound global transformation. The escalating pace and scale of global change are reshaping our present and will define our collective future. 010
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 21/09/2026euronews.comTrump promotes 'massive' Belarus potash deal to undercut CanadaThe US president says fertilizer from Lukashenko's Russia-allied regime will cost far less than Canadian supplies, the latest sign of Washington's warming relationship with Minsk. 000
Reposted by Robert ReadySimon Lester @simonlester.com · 18/09/2026"Trump, Sheinbaum talk as US, Mexico close in on a trade agreement" "The person familiar with the call, granted anonymity to discuss it, described the conversation as 'so-so' and said that it 'created a bit of noise' as 'new topics' were introduced into the leaders’ discussion."politico.comTrump, Sheinbaum talk as US, Mexico close in on a trade agreementA person familiar with the call described the conversation as “so-so” and said that it “created a bit of noise.” 032
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Except it didn’t recognize the role of Canadians…a lot like these days 021
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 10/09/2026flip.itBombardier looks to hire 500 new workers in US, despite Trump threatThe Canadian aircraft manufacturer has received support from Republican lawmakers on its economic impact record. 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 10/09/2026flip.itWhy Trump Has It Out for CanadaThe superficial similarities between the U.S. and its closest friend are likely driving much of the president’s vitriol. 001
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 09/09/2026It’s like this guy hasn’t been right there when Trump talks of 51st State, puts flags and new names on maps, issues memes Suggesting violence towards Canada and says the U. S. Doesn’t need anything from Canada. That’s the unhinged thing Jamieson…and those calls are coming from inside the House.cbc.ca'It's a little unhinged' for Canada to call dispute a trade war: Jamieson Greer | CBC NewsU.S. President Donald Trump's top trade official says it's "unhinged" for Canadian leaders to characterize the administration's tariffs as a trade war against Canada. 134
Reposted by Robert ReadyKeith Law @keithlaw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026once again, this should be front-page news all over the world, the President of the USA just fabricated an entire story about himself 871895447
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Tough times ahead says Carney... The video can be found inside the following article.cbc.caCarney warns of tough times ahead in video message as retaliatory tariffs kick in | CBC NewsPrime Minister Mark Carney is warning Canadians that the country's pivot away from the United States will come at a cost, but that the alternative would be far worse. 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 08/09/2026bloomberg.comEU and Canada Plan Far-Reaching Alliance to Strengthen PartnershipThe European Union and Canada are working toward a new, all-encompassing relationship that will range from trade to security, as the transatlantic partners seek to build a new alliance to offset the g... 010
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Well saidbobrae48.substack.comRead his lips !Why we should take Donald Trump seriously - my piece in the Toronto Star of September 4/5 2026 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I think there is an U.S. manufacturer of aircraft looking to sell in Canada. 031
Reposted by Robert ReadyKady O'Malley @kadyo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026ipolitics.caCanada set to roll out counter-tariffs on hundreds of U.S. imports as Team Carney cabinet gathers in BanffA look ahead at the week in federal politics. 073
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 07/09/2026cbc.caIf Canada-based Bombardier wants U.S. sales, it 'must build here,' Trump says amid trade spat | CBC NewsU.S. President Donald Trump says Bombardier would no longer be allowed to sell in the U.S. unless the Canada-based airplane company starts manufacturing in the states. 002
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 06/09/2026flip.itTrump escalates Canada trade fight with fresh threatTrump's latest warning also comes amid a broader effort by his administration to use tariffs as leverage in trade negotiations. 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Trump is a grifter, bully and a narcissist but I don’t think he has a serious religious bone in his body (although he is not above pandering to the fundamentalists). But Vance…he’s next level. There is not much distance between this and the mullahs overseas that the U. S. Has always opposed.independent.co.ukVance says the Antichrist ‘may be walking among us’ and defends Trump’s AI Jesus postDiscussing his spiritual beliefs with Christian podcaster Bryce Crawford, Vance also defended President Trump’s AI Jesus post from earlier this year 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Canadians…solving the world’s intractable problems one at a time😂🚽cbc.caCanadian who helped design splash-free urinal is proud of his weird science award | CBC RadioA team of University of Waterloo scientists won this year's Ig Nobel Physics Prize for their "theoretical and experimental attempts to design a splash-free urinal." 040
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 03/09/2026cbc.caCarney dismisses 'unelected' Trump officials' explanation for why trade talks fell apart | CBC NewsPrime Minister Mark Carney dismissed a series of recent comments by U.S. cabinet members that challenge the federal government's explanation for walking away from trade talks last month. 010
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 02/09/2026flip.itRepublicans are blaming Canada for Trump's trade war | CBC NewsRepublican members of Congress are publicly backing U.S. President Donald Trump in his trade war with Canada and blaming Prime Minister Mark Carney's government for walking away from negotiations. 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 02/09/2026flip.itTrump says he threatened Canada tariffs over friend’s Gulfstream jet tiffThe off-the-cuff anecdote to reporters in the Oval Office Wednesday comes as Trump has launched the US into a bitter new trade war with its northern neighbor 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 01/09/2026The adult in the room speaking to a bunch of frat punksflip.itCanada's Carney slaps Trump admin for 'doing memes ... throwing shade'Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said, "It's beneath their office' when asked about Trump Cabinet secretaries insulting his nation's military. 023
Reposted by Robert ReadyGeorge Pearkes @peark.es · 01/09/2026Elsewhere in Politico, today's FIRST IN CANADA PLAYBOOK newsletter has a brief Greer interview. "Ideally *WE* [my emphasis] leave energy markets alone" is very funny because bubba, it probably ain't up to you. 29814
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 29/08/2026NYT Canada Letter on Trade There is a lot of information out there on Canada-U.S. trade. Most of the detailed reporting I see comes from Canadian sources....meanwhileupnorth.caNYT Canada Letter on TradeThere is a lot of information out there on Canada-U.S. trade. Most of the detailed reporting I see comes from Canadian sources. It is useful to see detailed reporting from U.S. sources...such as the New York Times. Their Canada Letter this weekend is devoted to the Canada-U.S. trade issue. It's well worth a read. Elbows and Chin Up: A Whirlwind Week in the U.S.-Canada Trade War… 000
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Trump is writing a most favored nation clause that nobody signed I found this opinion piece by Marc L. Busch and Barry Appleton to be useful in explaining some of the motivation behind Trump's U.S....meanwhileupnorth.caTrump is writing a most favored nation clause that nobody signed I found this opinion piece by Marc L. Busch and Barry Appleton to be useful in explaining some of the motivation behind Trump's U.S. trade policy. Trump is writing a most favored nation clause that nobody signed by Marc L. Busch and Barry Appleton, opinion contributor - 08/28/26 10:00 AM ET Trade agreements are bargains. President Trump seems to think the United States should get the benefits of other countries’ bargains. 000
Reposted by Robert ReadyAndré Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Ottawa taps 64 leading scientists and scholars to bolster Canadian research. First group of Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada includes researchers from 13 countries, with most from the U.S., by @kellygrant1.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.comtheglobeandmail.comOttawa taps 64 leading scientists and scholars to bolster Canadian researchThe first group of Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada includes researchers from 13 countries, with most leaving institutions in the U.S. 14816
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Chapman’s Ice Cream: the kind of company we need more of to deal with U.S. tariffs Canadian ice cream giant Chapman’s vows to replace U.S. ingredients, freeze prices in tariff pushback August 26, 2026 Toronto Star…...meanwhileupnorth.caChapman’s Ice Cream: the kind of company we need more of to deal with U.S. tariffsCanadian ice cream giant Chapman’s vows to replace U.S. ingredients, freeze prices in tariff pushback August 26, 2026 Toronto Star Chief operating officer Ashley Chapman announced Chapman’s is on track to convert more than 70 per cent of its U.S. ingredients to Canadian and non-U.S. sources by mid-2027. Read the full Toronto Star story here. Chapman’s Ice Cream has been around since 1973, when David and Penny Chapman turned a small Markdale creamery into what would become the country’s largest independent ice‑cream maker. 041
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 27/08/2026The President of the United States folks…cbc.caTrump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' | CBC NewsU.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order directing the interior secretary to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America," as the trade war with Canada persists. 000
Reposted by Robert ReadySimon Lester @simonlester.com · 26/08/2026Rosemary Barton interview with US Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...cbc.caU.S. trade rep disputes why talks fell apart | Canadian exclusiveIn a Canadian exclusive interview, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer disputed Canada’s explanation about why trade talks fell apart, and told CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Bar... 144
Robert Ready @rready.bsky.social · 26/08/2026flip.itHoekstra warns Canada against waiting out Trump to score better trade dealIn a wide-ranging interview for a special episode of iPolitics' No Talking Points podcast Wednesday, Hoekstra disagreed with suggestions that Prime Minister Mark Carney's broad support domestically af... 000