Trudeau fails in Chinese trade talks - gets plain socks

[Omnitheo]

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[pepecat]

I think while he is there he should go visit Korea and maybe give him a hug. I'm sure once he does that the weapons of mass destruction will be dismantlement and we can all were happy socks!

Seriously? "Weapons of mass destruction"? Ask yourself, why would N Korea want to start a war with North America or Europe or even Eastern Europe or Asia for that matter? The leader of North Korea is only marginally smarter and egotistical than the leader of the United States. You are buying into the "weapons of mass destruction" rhetoric much that same as the idiots that bought into it 20 years ago. Facts of recent warmonging are readily available on the internet for anyone who wants to educate themselves.

[Gone_Fishin]

BONOKOSKI: Trudeau’s trade deal with China turns into an embarrassment

Mark Bonokoski
Published:
December 4, 2017


The big buildup, the anticipation and then … nothing.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should have stayed in bed, colloquially speaking, and spared taxpayers the expense of yet another high-end jaunt to Beijing with a cadre of cabinet ministers and bureaucrats.

Or are we to believe Trudeau was tricked by China and led to assume before boarding his flight that great inroads would be made into a bilateral free trade agreement between his democracy and its dictatorship?

He sure made it appear that way, having suddenly inserted China into his schedule as if Canada was about to make history as the first G7 country to strike a two-way deal with the Red Dragon.

In the end, however, he got bitten instead.

And his disappointment showed.

Sixteen hours in the air — one way — and nothing as payoff other than jet lag and a fancy hotel room stay.

Following Monday’s meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in the Great Hall of the People overlooking Tiananmen Square, it was obvious the two leaders had not agreed on much during their extended private meeting.

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It is almost impossible to believe that Trudeau would travel such great distance, with the parliamentary press gallery in steerage, without being assured that free-trade negotiations with China would officially be launched.

So, someone must have set him up — whether one of his own people or someone within the Chinese bureaucracy.

There is no other conclusion to be drawn considering the non-outcome of the trip, other than to suggest Trudeau can’t be that naïve or that dumb.

It’s a wonder he didn’t cry.

http://calgarysun.com/opinion/columnist ... f9d014af21

[Rider59]

I think while he is there he should go visit Korea and maybe give him a hug. I'm sure once he does that the weapons of mass destruction will be dismantlement and we can all were happy socks!

Trudeau is adamant about workers' rights. He made it clear that Canada is not going into trade agreements without some sort of confirmation that workers' rights of protection and fairness will be upheld. China is not ready to let go of their system of hierarchy yet. They like the cheap labour.

Trudeau is admired throughout the world for his empathy and forward-thinking. You should travel outside of Kelowna sometime and hear what the rest of the world is saying about Canada. You would feel proud.

Trudeau is ridiculed throughout the world for his goofiness and his hair. You should travel outside of Kelowna sometime and hear what the rest of the world is saying about Canada. You would feel ashamed.

[Smurf]

Is there any chance China just proved to him who is boss. They proved that they aren't worried about trade with Canada and that if it ever does happen it will be on their terms and definitely not Trudeau's demands. I wonder if Trudeau has any idea what just happened.

As a side I have said in other threads my son has told me numerous times that their company has attempted hacks by the Chinese millions of times in just hours all day, every day, trying to get trade secrets. They are positive it is the Chinese government involved. It started in earnest when they started working with the US navy. I fully realize that governments do that but do we really want to trust someone that is that serious about it? Would anything they sign really mean anything?

[Queen K]

It occured to me that maybe that's why Trump is war mongering over NK, trying to draw China in and create a reversal of sorts for all of N.America. America has huge debts to China, is rocking the NAFTA boat and China knows that Canadians think, "that's okay, we'll sell to the Asians, China chiefly. Only where else is there to go if we dont' agree to everyone else's terms, South and East? Trudeau just apologized to the LGBQT community for human rights abuses, where does China stand on LGBQT? Oh, and bringing up other human rights?

[The Green Barbarian]

this made me laugh:

A Chinese foreign ministry official berated a diplomat from the Canadian embassy for not bringing the passports of the reporters travelling with Trudeau. The diplomat fired back at him in what was clearly an angry exchange.

Afterwards, the Chinese side cancelled a planned press conference, Trudeau’s office said.

Where are all the people who were screaming with joy that Canada is now "respected again" in the world? Sounds like JT is running our international reputation straight into the ground.

[JagXKR]

I thought that China would respect a child king? They have had them in their history as well.

[Omnitheo]

I thought that China would respect a child king? They have had them in their history as well.

How old is Scheer next to Trudeau?

You know 5 of the 6 youngest elected prime ministers were conservatives right?
Remember about glass houses before you have to defend all the “just not ready. Too young to lead” remarks about Scheer at election time.

[The Green Barbarian]

How old is Scheer next to Trudeau?

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Who cares? This isn't about age, it's about maturity, and brains. Both of which JT seems to be lacking in spades.

[Rwede]

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[Ken7]

Trudeau is adamant about workers' rights. He made it clear that Canada is not going into trade agreements without some sort of confirmation that workers' rights of protection and fairness will be upheld. China is not ready to let go of their system of hierarchy yet. They like the cheap labour.

Trudeau is admired throughout the world for his empathy and forward-thinking. You should travel outside of Kelowna sometime and hear what the rest of the world is saying about Canada. You would feel proud.

I'm happy for you, you apparently read the same paper as I and also watched the local and National news.

IF you think it is all about Trudeau being our current Pm, I'd suggest those who you have spoken to don't know him well.

Canada on the other hand was always looked at by other countries as a great place. I will always be proud to be Canadian, but can't stand behind this Pm. Sorry, there will be nothing you or any other Liberal follower will say to change my view, Trudeau sadly is not a leader. You may one day come to that realization.

[hobbyguy]

Don't mistake "boss" for leader. I get that some of the old school are used to the idea that a "leader" should be the "boss".

As far as a trade deal with China goes, pretty tough to negotiate a balance with China. Free trade deals with low wage countries are suspect to start with, and a big player like China will most likely want a lopsided deal.

As far as not getting one done?:

Never go into a negotiation you aren't prepared to walk away from. If you do, then you are not negotiating, you are accepting the other party's terms.

[pepecat]

Trudeau is ridiculed throughout the world for his goofiness and his hair. You should travel outside of Kelowna sometime and hear what the rest of the world is saying about Canada. You would feel ashamed.

Actually I travel often out of Canada. Just recently to the UK and not long ago a road trip to the USA. When people hear I am visiting from Canada, they are always welcoming. This has been true for all of my travels throughout the years -- to Spain, France, Greece, all over the UK, a few Caribbean countries (Belize, Jamaica, Costa Rica). Quite a few American states -- the west coast, Hawaii a couple of times, mid-west road trip to Chicago.

Don't get me wrong, I don't claim that i sit around and talk politics at any of these places. But I have never been led to think that I should be ashamed, no matter who has been leading our country at the time. Canadians are admired and envied. Trudeau has not given Canadians anything to be ashamed about. It's sad that you feel that his hair and goofiness is embarrassing.

[Rider59]

Actually I travel often out of Canada. Just recently to the UK and not long ago a road trip to the USA. When people hear I am visiting from Canada, they are always welcoming. This has been true for all of my travels throughout the years -- to Spain, France, Greece, all over the UK, a few Caribbean countries (Belize, Jamaica, Costa Rica). Quite a few American states -- the west coast, Hawaii a couple of times, mid-west road trip to Chicago.

Don't get me wrong, I don't claim that i sit around and talk politics at any of these places. But I have never been led to think that I should be ashamed, no matter who has been leading our country at the time. Canadians are admired and envied. But this has absolutely nothing to do with the current government. Been that way for decades.Trudeau has not given Canadians anything to be ashamed about. It's sad that you feel that his hair and goofiness is embarrassing. Why don't you find it embarrassing? Maybe you're used to it but I'm not OK being embarrassed by others?