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demmiblue

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Fri Oct 24, 2025, 10:23 AM Friday

Carney: "We can't control the trade policy of the US. We recognize it has fundamentally changed from the policy in the... [View all]

Carney: "We can't control the trade policy of the US. We recognize it has fundamentally changed from the policy in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, & it's a situation where US has tariffs against every trading partner... what we we can control is developing new partnerships, including w/econ giants of Asia"

Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-10-24T14:02:36.101Z

This is exactly the position that EVERY democratic world leader should adopt.

There is no viable way of dealing with Trump. The only method (outright bribery, and ever-increasing displays of submission) is not suitable for any democracy.

Only alternative: "Develop new partnerships."

Jonah Blank (@jonahblank.bsky.social) 2025-10-24T14:08:17.841Z
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