As soon as President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on our northern neighbor, Canadians began working to “make Canada great again.” They have been spurred to stick it to America in response to the economic agreement changes, and reports are consistently covering the outrage Canadians feel toward the United States for this rapid shift.
Just this week, as a response to the tariffs, the province of Ontario announced added charges toward Michigan, New York, and Minnesota for electricity they pull from the region, and the whole country followed suit with tariffs affecting $21 billion in trade. But the counter tariffs are just part of the Canadian response. There’s been a total vibe shift among its citizens and in the American media’s stance on national pride.
From Canadian cafés calling Americanos “Canadianos,” to Canadians “not playing nice anymore,” to manufacturers in the country benefitting from the anti-American angst that is growing in the nation, Canadian pride is so hot right now.
This week, Mark Carney won the election to become Canada’s next prime minister, indicating a continuation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s radical policies. In Carney’s winning response, he immediately emphasized Canadian pride.
“We didn’t ask for this fight, but Canadians are always ready when someone else drops the gloves,” he said to cheers from his supporters. “So the Americans, they should make no mistake: In trade as in hockey, Canada will win!”
It was sassy, pithy, and kind of a gut punch, considering Americans were really paying attention to the 4 Nations Face-Off. But can Carney handle the Don? Legacy media seem to think so.
Media outlets have called Trump’s tariffs “economic warfare,” but they seem hopeful the name-calling the American president had for Trudeau won’t exist between Trump and Carney. Reports keep discussing the waves of enthusiasm and nationalism leftists in Canada are latching onto for their own political gain and to boost their standing in the world as these tariffs take place.
The Associated Press glowingly praised Carney’s previous business experience, his handling of Brexit, and his time on Wall Street. I guess a capitalistic background is OK as long as you’re not an American politician. Mitt Romney, Darrell Issa, and Doug Burgum should take issue.
NPR excitedly discussed “a new chapter” for Canadian politics. By NPR standards, the tonality and speed of the reporter’s voice sounded like the cheering at a hockey game.
It’s fine when Canada says it will not be overpowered by Americans. But it’s not OK when the American people vote for a man who says he’ll stop the overpowering of violent illegal immigrants, prevent dangerous drugs that kill 200 Americans a day from coming over the southern border, or strengthen our economy for our citizens? The double standard is obvious.
There were multiple glowing reviews over Trudeau’s daughter, Ella-Grace, a well-spoken teen who introduced her dad during his official departure party. Headlines stated she could be ”tipped for Canada PM” after an impressive speech. Media are already christening the next Canadian political nepo baby, but heaven forbid a Trump offspring or grandchild pursue politics after departing from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
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Compare the tone of the media supporting Canadian pride to former state Sen. Nina Turner saying, “The racism of MAGA is as American as apple pie,” or Hollywood elites claiming the MAGA slogan is racist and America has never been great for black citizens. Let us not forget the think pieces from educational elites on American nationalism and its dangers.
Celebration of nationalism when there’s a liberal at the helm in Canada is totally fine with American media, but heaven forbid Americans take pride in their own country, no matter who is in the Oval Office.
Elisha Krauss is a conservative commentator and speaker who resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and their four children. She is an advocate for women’s rights, school choice, and smaller government.