Unilateral Democrats
From the WSJ:
As the Democratic contest continues, it is becoming a race to the bottom on protectionism. Perhaps the best trade demagogue will win, but someone should point out that the last President who tried to govern as a protectionist was Herbert Hoover. It didn’t turn out so well.
Obama gave the heads up to Canada that he’s running for office, so just disregard what they may here
Obama’s Sotto Voce To Canadians: I’m Demagoguing On NAFTA
Obama staffer gave warning of NAFTA rhetoric
Re-negotiating NAFTA: Some Reaction from Canada
Emerson hints oil would be back on table if U.S. reopens NAFTA
Canada’s Emerson Says Nafta Trade Accord Is at Risk
Canada concerned about protectionism if NAFTA dies
Flaherty says U.S. needs to recognize NAFTA benefits
February 29, 2008 - 12:49 AM on February 29th, 2008
I hate to break it to everyone but Canada has always had much more stringent protectionist laws than we do.
February 29, 2008 - 10:19 AM on February 29th, 2008
Obama Just Learned The Difference Between The Canadian Press And The US Press
Yesterday I wrote about Obama’s campaign giving Canada the headsup on his campaign rhetoric on NAFTA. CTV reported that they were told that Obama was just making noise on the campaign trail and that they didn’t really mean it. Obviously t…