I like the idea of working around the US. But, I don't like that these trade deals are typically designed to help big businesses, not individuals. Like, even back in the good ol' days when NAFTA was in place, maybe Canadian businesses could import from the US without any tariffs. But, I, as an individual consumer, couldn't buy something from the US without being hit with a big duty payment. In addition, the deals often have things in them that prevent participating countries from having sane laws if those laws interfere with businesses at all. For example, the only reason that anti-circumvention measures exist in Canada is that it was a condition of trade deals that Canada adopt the worst parts of the DMCA.

Future deals should allow individual people to buy things cheaply overseas, and not just allow businesses to do that. They should also address the freer movement of people between countries. And, they shouldn't prevent countries from adding laws that protect people or the environment.

good. I was unaware of the CPTPP.

The world is slowly cutting off trade with the Untied States. And deservedly so. Put the Untied States on time out until it behaves

Good on her ☕

The European Union and a 12-nation Indo-Pacific bloc

Politico forgetting the UK is a CPTPP country as well.

I remember a lot of jokes from EU politicians about how silly an idea it was. How the turn tables eh?

Watching a super power self destruct from within because of one grifter is quite an experience.

I read mega wrong, I hate Trump and his maga army of followers.

Donating to get Carney elected is one of the best political decisions I’ve ever made.

Legitimately I’m proud of the work he’s done in under a year.

Canada is not broken, but we did need better leadership and to really come together and work as a team again.

There was no business case I recall these exact same ministers saying.

Cautiously optimistic.

I'd support any initiative that strengthens our relationship with the EU and puts distance between us and the US. The EU is of course far from perfect, but they seem to be the closest thing to a sane global power these days. It's past time for all countries to decide whether they're going to prioritise human rights and stability, or the whims of oligarchs, because the two seem to be mutually exclusive.