PM in Washington to Meet President Trump by Mr. Kelly https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn Made with big dreams en-us 2017-02-13 14:42:54 UTC 2026-02-14 11:03:43 UTC hello@padlet.com PM in DC: What would you do? tobin_kelly https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153435298 Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President Donald Trump for their face-to-face meeting. Canada's relationship with the US is multifaceted. Trade is important to both countries but Trump has signalled that he wants to renegotiate NAFTA so that the US can get a "better deal" from  Canada and Mexico. How should the PM handle this situation? He needs to stand up for Canada and Canadians while fostering close ties with our biggest trading partner that is now lead by Donald Trump. Please share a brief idea here on PADLET advising our Prime Minister about how he should proceed.]]> 2017-02-13 14:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153435298 EXAMPLE: Mr. Kelly tobin_kelly https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153443781 PM needs to ....]]> 2017-02-13 15:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153443781 Lorena Fernandez https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153472788 The PM should negotiate with Trump while also making sure that our ties stay very strong with Mexico. Considering that it is assumed that Mexico will not fun the building of the "great wall" and will have a bitter relationship with the U.S., we should take advantage of that and remain close with them as we could use them in helping convince the U.S. that NAFTA is fine as it is. Seeing that NAFTA affects Mexico too, I think that a stronger alliance with them is key. ]]> 2017-02-13 16:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153472788 Justin Sahota https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153531565 Prime minister Justin Trudeau must inform President Trump that Canada's needs come first. He must also convey that if they were to "renegotiate NAFTA", then they will do it in a way that benefits Canada and the Canadian people. Prime minister Justin Trudeau has to be tremendously tough, but he also has to be open to the idea of discussion. It's possible that President Trump will present a newer, better version of NAFTA. If Justin Trudeau recognizes this, and cooperates it could bring terrific economical benefits to this great nation.]]> 2017-02-13 18:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153531565 Meagan Mackenzie rothmoskaluk https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153560630 I don't follow politics much at all, so I can't comment much on this topic, but hopefully our PM stands up for Canada as a leader and convinces President Trump that the restrictions and such aren't needed. Since the US and Canada are huge partners, hopefully we can maintain this relationship without jeopardizing our morals as a country...]]> 2017-02-13 20:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153560630 Roth Moskaluk rothmoskaluk https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153564257 PM needs to maintain a good relation with the POTUS. Trudeau clearly needs to take a stand for Canada and Mexico to ensure a fair trade agreement, but the relationship between USA and Canada is too vital to risk. Therefore, I believe Prime Minister Trudeau should peacefully protest any unfair changes that Trump wishes to make to NAFTA.

]]> 2017-02-13 20:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153564257 Sophie Balog https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153600456 I believe the PM should respectfully protect the relationship that Canada has worked so hard to establish with the US. Mexico and the US are vital to our trade and economy, and should not be put at risk. If Mr. Trump would want to seek minimal changes that are both lawful and would benefit all involved parties, then I don`t really see anything wrong with that.]]> 2017-02-14 00:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153600456 Sofia Lentfer https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153618431 Overall, I think the PM should focus and highlight the fact that many jobs in both the U.S. and Canada depend on this trade and that the economies benefit greatly from it as well. However, NAFTA also often receives some concern and complaints and therefore a renegotiation may not be so bad afterall. Trump did in fact say to Trudeau that: "We'll be tweaking it. We'll be doing certain things that are going to benefit both of our countries”. Since Canada shares a border with the U.S., it is almost inevitable that the U.S. will be our largest trading partner, so Canada cannot help but be critically dependent on its neighbour’s economy.]]> 2017-02-14 03:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153618431 Mubarak A https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153813396 I don’t follow politics at all and have a very small knowledge on the topic. But I do believe Justin Trudeau must stay strong for Canada and let President Trump know that his country comes first. He has to also let him know that if they were to renegotiate NAFTA it’d have to mean Canadians and Canada benefits. Trudeau also has to take in that since the US is Canada’s biggest trading partner not to do anything that’d trigger Trump and Americans that would have to make them cut off ties since Canada is critically dependent on its neighbor’s economy. But the best case scenario is Trump will actually bring up a new and approved version of the NAFTA which will be great for both countries then that'd be an amazing thing as the relationship with Canada and US grows and both countries benefit.]]> 2017-02-14 18:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153813396 Yining Wang ywang10 https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153817009 No matter what President Trump proposes, the bottom line is gaining mutual benefits for all NAFTA members. If President Trump is seeking better terms of trade for America, PM Trudeau should take the opportunity to solve trade issues and build a stronger pact with US.  

The high dependence of trading with America puts Canada in a vulnerable position, as 86% of Canada’s exports is going to US, as well as US is the largest investor in Canada. PM Trudeau should consider protect Canadian business from American influence and control by proposing restrictions and expanding Canada’s trade partners.  

Besides the merchandise trade, PM Trudeau should also be aware of Canada’s invisible trade. Canada has a negative invisible trade balance, as only half of the exports are natural resource products and manufactured goods, but most imports are manufactured goods. Similar to US, it results domestic jobs losing; further, Canada is mortgaging future by consuming natural resources. Together with President Trump, PM Trudeau should consider effective policies to create more manufacturing jobs in Canada. 

In addition, due to Canada’s social structure as a welfare capitalism, the high taxation induces highly educated Canadians going to work for US, known as brain drains. PM Trudeau can definitely have a profound discussion on the efficient allocation of human resources among NAFTA countries with President Trump.  
]]> 2017-02-14 18:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153817009 Evan Shaw https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153817586 Unfortunately I'm not so knowledgeable on the topic, however I believe that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to enforce his willingness to securing a strong relation between Canada and the U.S, as well as Mexico. NAFTA or North American Free Trade Agreement has been making relations between Canada, Mexico, and the U.S much more superior by securing the economies together. Trump is a businessman, not a politician, and he will always try to get a "better deal". However, 57% of a Nanos Poll launched in January suggested Trudeau would stand up towards Trumps actions in protecting our nation, and I am amongst those 57%. Canada supports the U.S very much so by strengthening their economy; the two countries share approximately $1.9 billion a day in bilateral trade, one of the most popular being oil thanks to Canada's large oil sands. Canada deserves just as good of a deal as the any of the countries, and Trudeau needs to enforce that. I hope that Trump and Trudeau can maintain good relations so that the two neighbours can have a strong and wealthy future.]]> 2017-02-14 18:16:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153817586 Mohammed Rashwan https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153831871 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, must always keep Canada his priority and not allow new President Donald Trump to renegotiate the terms of NAFTA, to allow him to get a “better deal” out of Canada. This “better deal” will undoubtedly benefit America and for certain effect Canada in a negative way. Prime Minister Trudeau however must do this in a positive and polite manner, because unfortunately Donald Trump is running America now and they are our strongest ally. Mr.Trump has a history of being triggered by emotions and this could easily cause him not to deal with Mr. Trudeau and Canada, if Justin Trudeau must negotiate the terms of NAFTA with Mr. Trump then he must do it in a way that will not cause any significant changes to Canadians lives. After all it is possible for President Donald Trump to come up with a completely better deal which would end up positively affecting all three countries involved. With that said Justin Trudeau must maintain our strong relationship with Donald Trump’s America, as it is essential for Canada’s economy.]]> 2017-02-14 18:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153831871 Ben Kofsky https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153837171 I don't follow politics, so I am not that knowledgeable about this topic. Justin Trudeau needs to negotiate with Trump, as he wishes, but he needs to make sure that Canada doesn't "lose" through the renegotiation of NAFTA so that Trump and the US can get a better deal. Our relationship with the US is vital in terms of the economy and trade and if we lose our trading partner that will affect us negatively immensely.]]> 2017-02-14 19:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153837171 Shaheed Awati shaheedawati99 https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153885613 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should consider a diplomatic approach which allows for a balance between the economic relationship among both countries, without compromising the integrity of fundamental Canadian values. He can achieve this by clearly defining Canada’s position on the Trump administration’s foreign policies, while simultaneously making an effort to uphold and continue the trade relations that are so interconnected with our economy. He has already done the latter, and what he can do currently to achieve the former is to persuade Trump to rethink a potential withdrawal from NAFTA. If the US were to withdraw from NAFTA, the economic implications on the Canadian economy would be devastating, and thus Trudeau and his administration must do everything in their power to prevent this. While Canada should maintain a close connection with America, it is vital to Canada’s reputation as a promoter of tolerance and multiculturalism, that we clearly exhibit our dissent to the decisions made by Trump. By creating such a balance, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be able to maintain a strong bond with America.

]]> 2017-02-14 22:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153885613 Amy Johnston https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153891096 As I don't follow up on much politics, I can't comment much towards this subject. I think that Trudeau should negotiate with Trump and to continue our trading relationship with the US, as it is our largest trading partner. ]]> 2017-02-14 23:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153891096 Allie J https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153891230 I believe that PM Justin Trudeau should try to strengthen the trading relationship between Canada and the United States, as they are our largest trading partner. Also, if Trump wanting a "better deal" from Canada and Mexico is something that can negatively affect Canada, I think that our Prime Minister should use this as a discussion, or negotiation point with President Trump, as Trudeau should keep in mind that he needs to benefit Canada, while maintaining a strong bond.]]> 2017-02-14 23:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153891230 Salim Erradi https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153898238 I do not follow up with politics but I believe that Trudeau must try and enforce a much stronger trading relationship between Canada and the United States. When Trump says to renegotiate a better deal for NAFTA, it will probably benefit his country more than it will for Canada. I think that Trudeau should think deeply about this negotiation and make it so that Canada and the United States both benefit evenly from this deal. ]]> 2017-02-15 00:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/153898238 Lyndon Deslauriers https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/154034562 While meeting with President Trump, Prime Minister Trudeau must maintain a good relationship with the US and with the Trump administration, however, he must be strong on issues like healthcare and treatment of minorities. Canada needs to maintain a healthy relationship due to the fact the US is Canada's largest trading partner, but as well as our biggest ally. If anything were to happen to Canada in terms of a terrorist attack, the US would be able to defend and protect Canada when Canada does not have the capabilities. However, Canada needs to maintain close relationships with other ally countries who might not agree with the Trump Administration. It is a fine line that Prime Minister Trudeau must follow. In addition to the fact their core politics are on completely different sides of the political spectrum. Trump being far right and Trudeau being on the left side. Trudeau's politics are more similar to democrats. 










]]> 2017-02-15 15:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/154034562 Alex.F https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/154303749 Unlike most people I don't follow politics or the news that much so I don't have a lot of knowledge on what the PM should do but I will try my best. Trudeau should try his best to negotiate and to make sure our trading partners stay strong. Tell Trump that he's not pleased with the ban he has made but also let him now the great wall will make other countries not like the US even more. The advantage that we have over other countries is that we will still have that strong relationship due to the trading partner. We can try to convince the U.S that there are some restrictions but hopefully maintain our relationship with them.]]> 2017-02-16 14:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/154303749 Shady Sartaj https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/154327484 Obviously USA and Mexico are not on good terms because of Trumps presidency. USA is one of our biggest trading partner and ruining that relationship would be bad for both countries. I think while the PM should stand up for Canadian he needs to be very thoughtful of how he negotiates with Trump. He should try to change Trumps view on NAFTA and get him on board. If that doesn't work and Trump doesn't want to work with Mexico, PM can step in and get Mexico to trade through Canada. I the PM needs to make sure both countries stay a strong ally.]]> 2017-02-16 14:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tobin_kelly/xxy3799zfbyn/wish/154327484