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Nanoose

What does this have to do with the price of pickles?

Yesterday Trump made a series of posts about the Canada/US trade war. The following one confuses me because can’t see what it has to do with how much I will be paying for pickles tomorrow.

"Wow! Canada has just announced that it is backing statehood for Palestine. That will make it very hard for us to make a Trade Deal with them. Oh' Canada!!!" .

 

Cheers and happy weekend!

Posted - July 31
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  • 11856

    I have been wondering if there is a difference in what Trump said Canada said - and what Canada actually said.

    Trump said Canada is "backing" statehood for Palestine.

    Canada said it would "recognize" Palestine as a state (if the 2 state solution was was put in place.). Either way it won’t effect the price of my pickles because my pickles are imported from the Ukraine.

    Cheers

    This post was edited by Nanoose at August 2, 2025 10:50 AM MDT
      July 31, 2025 3:11 PM MDT
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  • 4719
    Similar to many other MAGAs, Trump can't discern the difference between "backing" and "recognizing."  His level of intellecltual comprehension is beyond limited which is why all those other intellectually limited MAGAs love him.
      August 2, 2025 10:53 AM MDT
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  • 11856

    I figure Trump does know the difference between backing and recognizing. And he purposely used the word backing to make it sound like Canada was going to push for a Palestine state – maybe by giving them weapons or something like that. Cheers and happy weekend!

      August 2, 2025 11:58 AM MDT
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  • 35528
    There is NO difference in this case.
      August 2, 2025 1:34 PM MDT
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  • 4719
    A dictionary is your friend.

    Recognize
    "acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of

    Backing
    "support or help"

    To recognize relates to something that already exists.  There is no Palestinian state at this time.
    To back something, is to assist or help in the creation of something.  

    Canada is not saying it will assist or help in the creation of a Palestinian state.  Canada is saying that if a Palestinian state is created, it will acknowledge its existence, validity and/or legality.

    It's unfortunate that you cannot see the difference in these two concepts.
      August 3, 2025 9:46 AM MDT
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  • 35528
    No, Canada and others are not saying IF Palestine becomes a country they will recognize it.   They ARE recognizing it as a country.  That is a big difference.  
      August 3, 2025 12:01 PM MDT
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  • 4719
    It is not a separate country.  They are saying that if it becomes one, they will recognize it, but keep arguing the point because you just absolutely, positively, cannot admit that you are wrong.  Don't bother responding, I've had enough of this conversation.
      August 4, 2025 9:27 AM MDT
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  • 35528
    Of course they will recognize them as a country if Israel and Palestine make an agreement.  The whole world will, including the USA.  Canada and other countries are saying they will by Sept of 2025.  Do you believe there will be a 2 state agreement by Sept of 2025? 
      August 4, 2025 11:31 AM MDT
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  • 11856

    Well if Canada is already recognizing Palestine as a country wouldn’t we have different stationary for when we send Palestine an official letter? Like the letter head wold say – To the State of Palestine. 

    Actually the point of this question was – why should Trump’s view on Canada saying they will recognize Palestine as a State effect the price of pickles.

    Cheers!

     

    This post was edited by Nanoose at August 4, 2025 10:52 AM MDT
      August 4, 2025 10:23 AM MDT
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  • 35528
    Because Trump is using tariffs as we way to guide other country's foreign and domestic policies.  So yes, it may effect the price of exported pickles. 
      August 4, 2025 11:29 AM MDT
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  • 35528
    Trump uses tariffs to get what he wants for other things.   Like border security,  drug policies, peace deals etc. 

    Recognizing Palestine as a state is reason enough for 50% tariffs to me. So be glad it is Trump and not me.
      August 2, 2025 1:33 PM MDT
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  • 8320
    Oh lordy, please don't tell me they are raising the price of Sweet Gerkins.  This post was edited by Art Lover at August 3, 2025 9:41 PM MDT
      August 3, 2025 9:17 PM MDT
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