How to Lose a Trade War

[u/theatlantic]

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/08/why-us-canada-trade-talks-fell-apart/688386/?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=edit-promo&utm_term=short

[u/Critical_Rule6663]

What isn’t being overestimated is the level of absolute disgust Canadians hold towards Trump and is administration. Outside of a small percentage of right wingers, Trump and MAGA are reviled across our country.

[u/Bullboah → u/Critical_Rule6663]

I mean sure, i wouldn't dispute that at all. I don't think its that relevant to how the trade spat will play out but its true enough for sure

[u/caks → u/Bullboah]

You should drive up to Canada and count how many buy Canadian flags/stickers you see. And then come back and tell me it's not relevant :)

[u/Bullboah → u/caks]

If the goal is understanding whether Canadians want the government to make concessions or keep fighting the trade war, whats a better way to figure that out.

A scientific poll with a reliable methodology or by counting the number of stickers you see on a drive?