Why Does Pierre Poilievre Think That Trump is Acting in Good Faith?

Canada and the United States signed the Canada United States Mexico Agreement or CUSMA in 2020. Donald Trump praised it then but has repeatedly violated it since. He recently announced 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. This action follows previous illegal tariffs targeting Canadian lumber and automobile industries, which undermines the trade agreement built to protect Canadian exports.Despite these provocations, Trump avoided imposing tariffs on Canadian oil and critical minerals. This provides Canada with significant leverage due to American reliance on these resources. Currently, data shows about 75 per cent of Canadians believe American negotiators are not operating in good faith. Many feel any agreement is futile while Trump remains in office.Nevertheless, political figures like Pierre Poilievre continue to demand that Mark Carney make a deal. This aligns with a small minority view and ignores the lack of trust. The situation highlights a pattern where agreements are ignored and economic pressure is applied selectively. This forces Canada to navigate negotiations with an unreliable partner. Canada must use its strengths in critical sectors, because direct negotiation with a party that breaks rules has proven ineffective for long term economic stability. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit quietcanines.substack.com/subscribe