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Well, folks, here we go again. Another day, another round of political gymnastics, and this time, it’s a good old-fashioned tariff reprieve—thirty days of temporary relief, courtesy of our southern neighbour’s top dog, Donald Trump. Now, depending on who you ask, this is either a goodwill gesture or some secretive scheme cooked up in a backroom somewhere. Me? I think it’s just another round of what I like to call “The Great Political Theatre.” Plenty of drama, lots of finger-pointing, and the occasional plot twist that keeps folks talking around their morning coffee.

Some are reading between the lines, trying to decode some hidden message in Trump’s move, like it’s one of those puzzle books where you have to hold the page up to a mirror to see the real answer. But here’s the thing–sometimes a delay is just a delay. Maybe he’s buying time, maybe he wants to talk trade with Canada and Mexico down the road, or maybe, just maybe, he enjoys seeing people tie themselves into knots trying to figure out his next move. Wouldn’t be the first time.

Of course, up here in Canada, we’ve got our fair share of folks who love to sound the alarm at the first sign of a shake-up. You’d think Trump announced he was moving the whole country south of the border. But no, it’s just thirty days. A brief pause in what will surely be another long-winded debate about who’s getting the better deal. And let’s be honest, when it comes to trade, everybody thinks they’re getting the short end of the stick—until they’re the ones holding the stick.

Meanwhile, Canadian politicians are doing what they do best: talking in circles while pretending to walk in a straight line. Our Powers that be says they’ll have a chat with Trump, which in politician-speak means a carefully crafted conversation where both sides say a lot– without actually saying much at all. That’s diplomacy for you.

Now, I’m not saying we should all sit back and ignore what’s happening, but maybe—just maybe—we could take a deep breath and wait to see how this unfolds before jumping to conclusions. If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that politicians love a good crisis, and if they can’t find one, they’ll make one. Keeps the headlines fresh, after all.

So, for now, let’s enjoy our thirty-day reprieve. Maybe even take a moment to appreciate that, as for once, something in politics actually came with a timeline. That alone is a rare sight. And when the next round of trade talk theatrics begins, we’ll grab some popcorn and watch the show—because if history’s taught us anything, it’s that there’s always another act waiting in the wings.

“Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive!” GW