Only On The Walters Post

You know, folks seem to think that just because I’ve written about Trump, Musk, and the whole tariff situation, I’m all for it. Well let me clear that up., The truth is I’ve never been a fan of tariffs. Never have, never will. What I am saying, and what I’ve been saying for a long time, is that both sides need to play fair. That’s the key. It’s not about taking sides, it’s about making sure Canada is standing strong, not just reacting to what the U.S. or anyone else does.

Now, here’s the silver lining in all of this. These tariffs have forced Canadians to take a hard look at how we do things. We’re waking up to the reality that we should be supporting our own, buying Canadian-made goods, backing our farmers, and making sure our industries thrive. And from what I can see, that shift is starting to happen. People are now starting to look for that “Product of Canada” label, and that’s a step in the right direction. But here’s the thing: “Made in Canada” only means a certain percentage of the product was made here, while “Product of Canada” means nearly all of it was sourced and produced right here at home.

That’s the one we should be aiming for.

But here’s what concerns me, we go against the U.S. on this, then turn around and start relying on other countries like China/India along with others. If that happens, then we’ve learned nothing. The whole point of this is to make sure we’re not just jumping from one foreign dependency to another. We should be building a system that supports Canadian businesses first and foremost, without being taken advantage of by countries that give less than they take. And let’s be honest… there are plenty of those out there, not just the U.S.

It all ties into something else I wrote about a few months back…our borders. It looks like we’re finally moving in the right direction on that front, and I hope it continues. We need a Canada where every province has a fair shot at selling their goods without being buried under outdated regulations and bureaucracy. It’s embarrassing that our own businesses struggle to sell within Canada while foreign goods flow in without issue.

Any way at the end of the day, I want Canada to stand on its own two feet, not just in response to tariffs, not just to make a political statement, but because it’s the right thing to do for our economy, our workers, and our future. We have the resources, the talent, and the innovation to be strong on our own, we just need to make sure we’re heading in the right direction.

Let’s see how this plays out, but for now, let’s keep supporting our own. Not because we’re forced to, but because it just makes sense.

Until The Next Time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive! GW