Is Trump right about the U.S. 'subsidizing' Canada? | About That
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Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed the United States is 'subsidizing' Canada 'to the tune of $100B.' Where does that number come from? And is Canada really ...

No, he isn’t.

The US economy is a huge leech on the world.

That is like asking if the Kardashians were subsidizing the LA water supply.

Really starting to feel like 2025 is the year before subsidized time…

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To those down voting:

CBC’s About That series is excellent at doing a deep dive on an issue. It makes it easier to discuss the topics with other people

Trump is wrong, and it’s helpful to know why

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A trade deficit isn’t a subsidy.

If I sell spoons and you sell water, I’m going to buy more water from you thank you’ll buy spoons from me.

I have an ongoing need to buy your water, your need for spoons is finite.

In no comprehension of trade is a deficit a subsidy.

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