America: The tarnished image international

Opinion. The views expressed are the author’s own.

This column was submitted on Aug. 23, 2026.

Trade talks between Canada and the USA are presently suspended as the US adds further tariffs upon the Canadian Economy. This past year has had over 53 different changes applied to these tariffs showing the world that American Policy is wishy washi, not concrete but slippery like the snake that rules the nest of vipers that rule Washington DC, Republicans all.

America cannot be trusted to keep its word. This has been a on going situation for decades. Many nations promised support in their efforts to transition their domestic governments were left floundering in disgrace and threatened destruction by their dictatorial rulers. America said they would be there for these people and they were not. Ask any Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Vietnamese, Afghan, Iranian or Cuban if America is a trust worthy ally or friend. You will not like their response you hear.

The Canadian-US Trade talks anchored upon the Canadian request, can we return to how our relationship once was? To the last minute this effort seemed possible and then the truth of all these negotiations came to pass. America said “yes we can be as we once were, but Canada cannot make any trade deals with other nations” came the rely.

America wanted Canada to be it’s “Bitch”, a monopolized part of America, ultimately becoming a part of that union in time.

So what can Canada do now? How can we respond to American economic-politically Imperialistic attitudes?

1.Well we can walk away from any form of trade deals with America so long as The Republicans are in power.

2.Find true friends, allies and reliable trade partners, legally establish trade deals and stick by them.

3.Always assume American economic-public policies can and will change rapidly causing mistrust and confusion. Policy by text must be expected from Washington DC by our government.

4.Take America to task in all the International Courts that exist. American economic and financial policies are damaging many other nations as well. If Canada can join these nations in a embargo against America American Industry will force the Republicans to change their ways.

Embargo what? Anything made in America by Americans. If they wish to be self isolated, self centered and self reliant so be it. America is returning to the days prior to WW1 when it cared little for the outside world and responded militarily.

Revisit Canada’s relationship with the Asian Powers as well as the EU, Africa and the South American Continent. Stop wasting $millions negotiating with a power who never intended to negotiate in good faith.

Aristotle said “evidence from torture maybe considered completely untrustworthy”. These trade negotiations have been and are tools of torture trying to wear down our national trust.

Canadian Unity is the only thing that can save us from American Imperialism. Setting an example to all nations on how to treat our citizens, businesses and friends. Lets show the world who really is the “clown” of North America.

Steven Kaszab lives in Bradford, Ont.