Canada’s Path to Strength: A Bold Look at Trump’s Tariffs and Our Future

It’s a hard road ahead with the talk of tariffs, but sometimes, out of hardship, comes the chance to make things better. Now, I know many folks are worried about what these tariffs could bring, but maybe this is just the push Canada needs to stand on its own two feet again.

Trump, for all his bluntness, has a point when he says we don’t need Canada’s cars, lumber, or oil. Sure, it sounds harsh, but we’ve got everything we need right here at home if we know how to use it. We’ve got the land, the resources, and the hands to make things happen. What we need is a little change in direction.

First thing on the list is to start taking care of our own people. We’ve spent too much time and money looking outside our borders, and it’s time to focus on what’s in front of us. If we want to rebuild our economy, we need to bring manufacturing back home. We’ve let too many jobs slip away to other countries, and now it’s time to make this land work for us again.

Another thing we need to do is take a serious look at healthcare. We need to pay our doctors what they deserve. It’s not just about a paycheck, it’s about recognizing their worth. If we stop squandering money in places that don’t benefit us, we can put it where it counts—right here in Canada, strengthening our healthcare, and our infrastructure.

And here’s something I’ve been saying for years: stop taxing the working man’s paycheck. The hard-working folks out there are giving their all every day, and what do they get? A good portion of their pay taken away before they even see it. If we stop burdening the working class with taxes, we’d be giving them a chance to save, invest, and build. That alone would make a difference in the economy.

We’ve seen far too much of our land and resources sold off, industries sent away, and our focus shift. It’s time to put Canada first. We need to stop allowing endless immigration unless people come here to contribute—those who will invest, start businesses, and create jobs, like doctors and skilled tradesmen.

Is Trump right in some of his thinking? I think so. He speaks plainly, and while his style may rub some people the wrong way, he’s right about self-reliance. It’s time for Canada to stop depending on others. If we want to make it through, we need to start looking after ourselves first. GW