It's important for citizens to understand the relative strengths and weaknesses of the Canadian and US economy before they decide that the country needs a 'deal'. I've brought together a bunch of background info that I haven't heard much of from the legacy media. I think it suggests Canada is doing a whole lot better than America right now. https://billhulet.substack.com/p/my-hot-take-on-the-current-trade
Torstar opinions and various other pieces seem to constantly be ringing the bell of "Carney's going to fold to these tariffs any minute now!!" Or "He's gonna have to cave eventually!" I'm optimistic about the midterms, but of course nothing is guaranteed. I think patience is needed in either case. IMO, Team Canada should try to drag out the negotiations to November, use Team Trump's stall tactics against them. If they work out a deal, don't implement it immediately, make sure it the terms can survive a week of potential 3am Tantrump-posting first.