Does Canada HAVE TO Sign a Trade Deal with the United States? 😅

As pressure builds within Canada to secure a new trade deal with the United States, concerns are rising over the tariffs, political maneuvering, and one-sided negotiations coming out of Washington. In Episode 183, Bill critiques the so-called “deals” brokered by the Trump administration, arguing they’re more about political optics than mutual economic benefit. As Canada faces new economic and existential threats near daily, let’s break down the legal and political risks of signing under pressure—and why Canada’s trade representatives must hold the line.Don’t forget to like, follow and subscribe across our channels! Thank you.This episode was recorded on: July 23, 2025Become a YouTube channel member or paid SubStack subscriber to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, MORAL OF THE STORY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisisbillkelly.bsky.socialFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheBillKellyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebillkellypodcastSubStack: billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents. Thanks for joining these critical discussions in critical times!CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Trade Concerns02:51 The EU Trade Deal and Its Implications06:06 Canada's Position in Trade Negotiations08:41 The Legal and Political Landscape of Trade Tariffs10:57 Final Thoughts: No Deal is Better Than a Bad DealFURTHER READINGCanada–US talks are at an intense phase, some tariffs likely, says Carneyhttps://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canada-us-talks-are-an-intense-phase-some-tariffs-likely-says-carney-2025-07-28/‘Tariff, not negotiation’: Trump says he doesn't expect Canada trade deal; August 1 deadline set for 35% dutyhttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/tarrif-not-negotiation-trump-says-he-doesnt-expect-canada-trade-deal-august-1-deadline-set-for-35-duty/articleshow/122912461.cmsTrump eyes 'world tariff' of 15-20% for most countrieshttps://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/trump-eyes-world-tariff-15-20-most-countries-2025-07-28/Trump puts 35% tariff on Canada, eyes 15%-20% tariffs for othershttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-puts-35-tariff-canada-eyes-15-20-tariffs-others-2025-07-11/HASHTAGS#News#Politics#BreakingNews#PoliticalNews#PoliticalCommentary#NewsToday#NewsUpdates#NewsCommentary#PoliticalCommentary#CanadaNews#TodayNews#Tariffs#TrumpTariffs This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe