And look who blinked.
I bet "writer" Socialist Sonia isn't wearing that smirk today.
Posted on 06/30/2025 9:11:19 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
Less than 48 hours before the country was set to come together and celebrate its sovereignty in the face of ongoing annexation threats from the White House, the federal government dropped a bombshell.
Ottawa announced on Sunday evening it was rescinding the digital services tax (DST) — a levy used as an excuse by U.S. President Donald Trump last Friday to halt trade talks with Canada. He described it as “egregious,” adding “economically we have such power over Canada.” Trump also called it a “blatant attack,” before eventually regressing to his usual threats of raising tariffs and making Canada the 51st state.
The move, however, is not sitting well with many Canadians from coast to coast. Some people taking their anger out on the federal government’s page on X (formerly Twitter) and many posing the same question: “What do I do with my elbows now????!!!!”
That’s a reference to the wave of patriotism this country has seen since Trump took office, again, and started going after Canada’s economy and independence. The sentiment around elbows was echoed by others on social media.
The tax, which would have gone into effect on June 30, would have meant big tech giants like Google, Meta, Apple and Amazon would face a three per cent charge on Canada revenue above $20 million. There were estimates the tax would have cost these companies, which have close ties to Trump, more than $2 billion a year.
“The DST was announced in 2020 to address the fact that many large technology companies operating in Canada may not otherwise pay tax on revenues generated from Canadians,” said federal Finance and Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne, in a statement.
(Excerpt) Read more at vancouver.citynews.ca ...
Here’s the problem...75% of Canada’s exports are to the USA...No play....No pay...
“What do I do with my elbows now????!!!!”
Above all, the globalist governors in Ottawa must get their tax.
If one spends time in the Canadian alt media, it is found that most Canadians detest Carney, and are sympathetic with Trump’s stance on tariffs.
“Canadians upset that they won’t be paying higher prices for American goods now because Carney caved”
That’s called a ‘biting off your nose to spite your face” attitude Canada!
Didn’t the Liberal party do something so they could dump Carney at anytime ? LOL
Give your palms a break, eh?
In your opinion, is “digital services tax” a way to separate older Canadians (who expect free healthcare) from younger Canadians (who’d be most likely to pay the digital tax) ?
Hey Canucks!
Ever wonder why everything costs so much more in Canada?
(hint; it’s not shipping)
Canadian math skills on full display.
“ Maryland’s New Tech Tax Targets Digital Services”
https://www.salestaxinstitute.com/resources/marylands-new-tech-tax-targets-digital-services
This is somewhat different from Canada’s tax, but still a hit on consumers.
CityNews despises Trump as much as anyone. The idiots can’t see the tax was going hurt Canada more than us.
Note to Canadians...don’t eat with your elbows on the table (or USA’s trough).
A what point can we finally cut the cord with Canada?
Just a reminder - this tax is in addition to the regular taxes that foreign businesses pay on Canadian income. Foreign banks are also hit with additional taxes.
Stick them where the sun don't shine. Now that would be a great skill!
Are they really.
Or does creating a story fit a narrative.
I have yet to meet a Canadian that has even mentioned it.
Having dinner with one tonight along with other folks from other countries.
Trump hasn’t even come up.
Guess that’s why they call it a vacation.😉
And look who blinked.
I bet "writer" Socialist Sonia isn't wearing that smirk today.
The only thing that matters:
Canadian oil production 2024 = 5.9 million barrels/day
Canadian oil consumption 2024 = 2.33 million bpd
The rest goes to the US.
How can this be if the US is energy independent? It’s a complicated combination of diluent and the difference between crude and “all liquids”.
Short answer, the US sends light diesel-poor oil to Canada to dilute their thick, heavy, diesel rich oil that then goes south.
And yes, that means the definition of “crude” has been tweaked, starting about 2015 when fracking increased flow of light thin diesel poor “oil”.
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