Trudeau had been bafflegabbing Micklethwait’s inquiry into Canada’s position on NAFTA and free trade, in an attempt to avoid admitting Canadian hypocrisy in preaching free trade while practicing protectionism. Trudeau ultimately conceded Canada’s dairy protectionism, albeit with much-deserved awkwardness, since Canada’s dairy quota system has been Canada’s shame since it was introduced in 1970. Under pressure from Trump, Canada may finally do the right thing for the Canadian consumer and the Canadian economy by removing this albatross, and forcing Canada’s politicians to put on their big-boy pants. Under pressure from Trump, Canada may finally do the right thing for the Canadian consumer and the Canadian economyCanada has a sense of entitlement that Trump, in his undiplomatic way, is exposing. True to form, we also responded with praise for the glories of free trade and contempt for America’s backward turn to protectionism.

Source: National Post April 22, 2017 10:52 UTC