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Canada fast-tracks Pacific oil pipeline to reduce US dependence

83 points · 96 comments · geox

  1. simojo · · focus · HN ↗
    So many people come and give doomer statements on the reality of the US and Canada becoming increasingly at odds.

    As a US citizen, I just want to add that I hope some day we can reestablish a healthy relationship with our neighbors. These articles are saddening.

    1. reedf1 · · focus · HN ↗
      It won't happen in our lifetime. American's are yet to fully understand the impact, it will take 50 years or more to go back to 2024.
      1. newsclues · · focus · HN ↗
        The reality of trade and geography will shorten the timeframe.

        Remember that the Canadians claimed to care a lot about climate change, and sending goods to Asian or Europe has a greater environmental cost than shipping to America.

        Do you really think the Canadian government will stop advertising on YouTube and Facebook? The Canadian PM mainly does news with American companies...

        1. [deleted] · · focus · HN ↗

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