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it is getting its revenge on Donald Trump and his despicable regime. It's dropping the hammer and is putting the dagger right in Donald Trump's gut. Let's talk about what's going on. The Canadian boycott, crushing the American hospitality industry. You've got Canadian public opinion poll polls showing that the Maple MAGA that exists in Canada, that tries to work with MAGA over here in the United States is now polling at some all time lows. Take a look at Pierre Poliev, Mr. Maple Maga himself, the Conservative Party leader in the federal level and then Prime Minister Carney was in Alberta neutralizing the Maple Maga movement. Danielle Smith, who's Maple Maga through and through, was there with him. He delivered a very impressive press conference yesterday. Disarming, charming, articulate, everything that Donald Trump and his despicable regime are not. Prime Minister Carney had Daniel Smith by his side. And to see two people up there with, you know, Daniel Smith obviously doing everything she can to try to undermine Carney and Carney there just so far ahead of the curve in terms of the chess moves he's making versus the MAGA checkers. It was certainly a sight to behold. Maple MAGA failing in Canada right now. Let's talk about the numbers. You know, I'm a data geek and the Washington Post was out with some new data that I could geek out with with you. Let's talk about some economic numbers. A Canadians made 29.1 million trips to the United States in 2025, according to this new data published by the Washington Post. That's down 39 million from 2024. In terms of travel spending by Canadians, it declined by $2.3 billion in the United States while climbing $2.5 billion overseas. So the United States losing out on that 2 point billion and probably more in that travel spend by Canadians that would have went to places like Vegas and Arizona and Florida and Palm Springs and other areas that are major tourist destinations by Canadians. And Canadians said, we've had enough. A lot more travel, by the way, to Mexico. And you see Mexico standing in solidarity with Canada while Donald Trump and his sicko despicable regime are out there, further tariffing Canada 50% on hockey sticks and then another 12.5% tariffs, saying that Canada, Australia, the UK the European Union can't disprove that they're involved in facilitating involuntary servitude. So thus section 301 tariffs are needed. I mean, so utterly farcical and despicable that Trump is of all People making those accusations. But in any event, you have Mexico Canada showing that they're trading partners and their friends. Got the ambassador over there to Canada, Carlos Joaquin. Mexico is proud to stand with Canada in times of need, just as friends and partners do. Our firefighters are highly trained, experienced and courageous professionals. They have come not only to help combat these wildfires, but also to support the Canadian people. The this is what Canada Mexico partnership is about. Solidarity, cooperation and standing together when it matters most. Fighting fires together, standing shoulder to shoulder together while Donald Trump was out there two days ago like he always is. We don't need Mexico to train with. We don't need Canada. We don't need Kuzma. Who the hell would negotiate? Kuzma, you. In 2018, the US Mexico Canada Agreement was your update of, was your update of nafta. But okay, sure, sure, sure. Let's talk about this Maple MAGA thing. Those in Canada know that before Donald Trump was in office, Maple MAGA was likely going to control the government. Pierre Poliev was going on all the right wing podcasts. He was talking about taking away all the government services. Canada do up. Canada woke this, woke that. Pierre Poliev, that whiny little loser, was doing all the JD Vance and MAGA shtick and doing that circuit, right? And then Pierre Poliev lost his riding. He lost his, basically his district. But he traded, he got, he took over somebody else's district, a safe conservative district, after he lost his own. Not only did he, they lose the election and Carney went on to win and now basically have a majority government there, but Poliev lost his own. Eventually. Carney was able to get additional seats when people crossed over, but originally, you know, but Poliev lost, lost his seat. And now let's take a look at Pierre Poliev's net favorability. How's Maple MAGA doing right now? In all, he's net negative 27amongst men. He's net negative 19amongst women. He's net negative 33amongst young people, net negative 42amongst the 18 to 34 cohort. And basically in every single province, he's underwater significantly. He is despised right there. Maple MAGA is dying in Canada. Now, I do want to share this with you as well, though, because could you ever imagine this in the United States, you know, like having Trump with like Newsom behind him or, you know, or horrible example, given that it's Carney and, and Daniel Smith of Alberta, it's like in reverse. But I mean, could you imagine though, this level of articulate moral clarity. Like Danielle Smith, who's there from Alberta. I mean, she's Maple Maga. She's a Mar A Lago bootlicker. I mean, she's over there. Can I have. Can I have your boot? Can I have your boot? Let me lick your boot, Don. I mean, that's Danielle Smith in Mar a Lago, almost quite literally. You know, there's the secession movement in Alberta. And so Carney shows up and he's just like doing jokes. He's calling out Trump. And you've got Daniel Smith standing right there, the Maple Maga. And let me just show you what went down here. Prime Minister Carney saying, you know what's so interesting right now is that everybody in the world seems that they want to do more trade with Canada right now, except the United States. Or play this clip.
Prime Minister Carney
Everybody wants to do more with Canada except the United States. Everyone wants to do more with Canada. So we're engaged in all these trade negotiations and we're delivering them and we're on track to have access, free trade, access to 3 billion consumers.
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Carney goes on to talk about again with Danielle Smith over his shoulder, right? I mean, the Vichy right there. I mean, the trader right there over his shoulder. And Carney's just like, look, we're in a stronger position today than when the trade war began. We're creating new jobs at twice the rate of the United States, and our exports are up sharply as well. And we're on track to double over the next decade.
Prime Minister Carney
Let's play this clip in Alberta. Across Canada, we're strongest together, united, focused, working towards the same goals, making better lives for all our citizens. That's the approach Canada's new government has taken from the start, working with every province and territory to build our strength at home and to diversify those partnerships abroad. As a consequence of that, even though we've got a lot more to do, we're in a stronger position today than when the trade war began. We're now creating jobs at twice the rate of the United States. Canada's non U.S. exports are up sharply. They're on track to double over the next decade. Foreign direct investment in Canada is at its highest level in two decades and running at twice the rate of our nearest G7 competitor. We now rank. Canada now ranks as the most attractive country in the world for infrastructure investment. And we're just getting started.
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And then he again, in a very disarming and charming way, he says in. I think Danielle Smith over here said, it's regretful, but she sees me now more than she sees her husband. Bam. Here, play this clip.
Prime Minister Carney
The Premier said she's she think she regrets that she's seen more of me than her husband. And I'm pleased.
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about Cardi though, because it's not though like I mean, maple Maga, you know, you know, tries to push this, but maple Midas, you know, knows what's up right here, which is everybody knows that, you know, these tariffs, although they're taxes on the United States, it certainly hurts, it certainly stings. It's a mutually assured destruction for trading partners in general. But you see, Carney cares about the people of Canada. Donald Trump doesn't give a crap about the people of the United States as long as he can use the tariffs to enrich himself, that's all he cares about. What I really like is that Prime Minister Carney is out there speaking with the people in Canada and letting them know about the challenges and that if we stuck to the old ways, if Canada was a vassal state of the United States, that's unsustainable. And instead Canada is leading a middle powers unification to create their own pole in a multipolar world, bringing the mid powers together to work. You know, you know, Canada, European Union, uk, Australia, bring them together for shared values Cooperation, predictability. You know, in a world where there are these bullies, there are these bullies and these hegemons and the mid powers unite to push back against the Hegemons. And Carney describes this with people. And while I think people in Canada know that these are difficult and trying times, what they appreciate is that they have an articulate leader who's always going elbows up, who's fighting for, is doing his best but, but most importantly is communicative with the people there. So here a reporter asks him, so can you say what we're getting in return for the US right now in terms of trade negotiations? Listen to what he says here. Play this clip.
Prime Minister Carney
Can you say what we're getting in return from, from the US right now in terms of the trade negotiations? We have these lists of things that are happening right now. The best trade deal in the world right now. Thank you. Next question then.
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I'll show you what he says in a longer answer in just a moment. But Carney describes the following about using Alberta oil as a bargaining chip during trade negotiations with the US Also kind of creating that wedge intentionally with Daniel Smith maple maga right over there. Listen to what he says. Let's play this clip.
Prime Minister Carney
Being a reliable supplier, important Canadians are reliable. Canadians can be trusted. One of the things that you see in the world, one of we have many exports and commodities, one of the biggest commodities, arguably the best, is trust people, trust us. And so when you're supplier of a key commodity, key service, you got to think really hard about not supplying. So that very much colors it. So look, we have, this is incredibly diverse country economy. We have many things we can do. First and foremost is to work towards an agreement. That's what we're going to do. But there's other things we can do. If we needed to address the situation was there. And the issue you're raising, that was raised previously, it's not, I don't see the value of, I mean, I can understand conceptually, but I don't see the value of it.
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And then here's how he responds when he's asked. So your government, the reporter tries to be smart and goes, being, I'm being sarcastic, your government capitulated on the revenue split for the Gordie Howe Bridge. So why'd you, why'd you capitulate? To which Prime Minister Carney says, I'm going to do a little premises surgery on your question right there. When you capitulate. You know, right now we had to open up the bridge. And the way the definition of net profit or net proceeds. We have to make back a certain amount of money. We have to make back a certain amount of expenses. Once we recoup that, then there is a profit share and a profit split. But that's a small fraction of what this overall, what this overall is. And I think what Carney, he's not going to articulate it publicly, but I think what he realizes is that when there is a new administration in power and all this Trump crap is overturned and prior deals are honored, he needs to get Canada through this period. Stand up, elbows up and deal with this sicko psycho creature in the Oval Office. Listen to what he says here. Play this clip.
Prime Minister Carney
Your government has capitulated on revenue splitting to 40. How Bridge Digital service tax and removing funding for American streamers. What has has Canada gotten in return for these concessions? Well, let's, let's go a couple things. Sorry, it's, I'm going to do a little premise surgery for your question. Let's be clear about the bridge. The bridge. First off, the bridge is open. Bridge is open in a, in a region and narrow economic region that has $300 billion of economic activity that goes across land connections between the United States and largely the province of Ontario. 300 billion of economic activity, 6 and a half billion dollar cost of that bridge, a agreement that's less than 5% of that amount, less than 5% of that amount that is then reinvested in support, economic support for that economic activity to enhance that economic activity. So we put it in, put that in perspective. That's, that's being pragmatic and moving forward. And we got a bridge that's open. We've got opportunities open. And in terms of where we are as a country, we still have the lowest tariff rate of any country on an average basis. We still have north of 80% of our trade, 85 as we speak today. But north of 80% of our trade is tariff free with the United States. And we're engaged in discussions with them now. We're engaged with discussions working to have a more permanent or more stable is a better way to put it. Nothing's permanent but a more stable relationship, trading relationship with the US that addresses issues in some of our largest industries and that recognizes the new US Approach to trade. So we're starting from a strong position. And I'm going to go back to one other thing and I'll head back, which I said at my prepared remarks. And we're stronger than we were when this started. We are stronger than this started. Jobs twice Growing jobs, twice the rate of the US Our FDI is twice the rate of our nearest competitor. That's the United States. It's twice the rate of the U.S. we're the best country in the world, judge for infrastructure investment. We're focused on the right things, affordable housing, community, becoming an energy superpower. Diversify. Everybody wants to do more with Canada except the United States. Everyone wants to do more with Canada. So we're engaged in all these trade negotiations and we're delivering them and we're on track to have access, free trade, access to 3 billion consumers. That's what we got.
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And here he talks about expanding his relations with Thailand, India, the Philippines and all of these countries that he's had some great conversations with at the ASEAN Conference. You can listen to it for yourself.
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We're also creating a trading network that's the envy of the world. Canada already enjoys preferential access to one and a half billion consumers in economies that represent two thirds of global GDP. We just concluded a new trade agreement with the UAE that was negotiated in a record 47 days. By the end of the year, we intend to double our market access to 3 billion consumers by concluding new agreements with the ASEAN countries with India, Thailand and the Philippines.
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And then finally, he says the following about the heroism of the Canadian firefighters of the Canadian armed forces and everybody who was working together here. Let's play this clip.
Prime Minister Carney
I want to acknowledge, though, as well the wildfire season that we're facing across Canada. It's another challenging season. And on behalf of everyone here and all Canadians want to recognize the heroism of our firefighters, our emergency crews, Canadian armed forces, when they're called into action, they're all working relentlessly across this country to battle wildfires, keep Canadians safe, including the Albertans who are battling frames here in this province and who are helping their neighbors in British Columbia. As we meet today, it's in moments like these, Canadians show who we are. And who we are is a people that look after each other because we know that we're stronger together.
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And then let me leave you with this. This is from Harry Entin over on cnn. Here's how he describes the dynamic right now of the Canadian people and how they feel about the United States with the aggregate polling data out there. Let's play it.
Harry Entin
Donald Trump has managed to pull a won magical, wonderful, magic trick that has taken ally a long time ally like Canada. And all of a sudden, Canadians, they hate, hate, hate the United States of America. I mean, just take a look at the net favorable rating trend line here. From before. When Trump before took office, the second time around, it was plus 13 points. Look at that drop now. That's a nearly 50 point drop. Now Canadians have a minus 33 net favorable view of the United States. Inside out, round and round, upside down. Diana Ross.
Prime Minister Carney
It's amazing.
Harry Entin
I mean, you think about unbelievable countries
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with a border not at war, longtime allies.
Prime Minister Carney
Have you ever seen something like that? No, I can't imagine there's any place
Harry Entin
in history where something unprecedented. So what about Trump specifically? Yeah, talk about confidence. The United States president, you know, back when Joe Biden was president in 2024, majority of Canadians had in fact confidence in Joe BIDEN in the U.S. president. We're talking 52%. Now. Look at it now, just 20% have confidence in the President of the United States. Look at that not confident number, that percentage from 46 to 79. We're talking four in five Canadians are not confident in the President of the United States. And that is what is driving this dislike, dare I say, hatred that Canadians have in the United States overall. Okay.
Prime Minister Carney
Which is very troubling for Americans because
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this is not reciprocated.
Prime Minister Carney
Tell me something I don't know.
Harry Entin
It is not reciprocated. I'll tell you something you don't know. Canadians may not like the United States, but Americans still like Canada. I mean, look at the favorable views that Americans have of Canada. We're still talking 4 and 5, 80% the unfavorable, just 15%. So what we basically went. We were mutual. Who are those 15%? The Republicans, for the most part, are following Donald Trump's lead. That's who they are.
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Harry Entin
So they're okay, but it's a very
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small, very small portion.
Harry Entin
Yeah, it's. But gosh.
Prime Minister Carney
All right, thank you very much, Harry.
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There you have it, everybody. Let me know what you think about all of this. Have you got your. By the way, to all the maple midas out there, you can get your copy of we, we're selling in Canada also. WTF America? So get your copy in Canada. Get your copy here in the United States. We're grateful for you. We appreciate you. Thanks everybody, for watching. Hit subscribe. Let's get to 7 million. Thanks so much, everybody. Breaking news right now. My brothers and I wrote a book. It's called WTF America? And, well, doesn't that just say it all? It comes out officially this October, but you can pre order your copy today. Just scan the QR code or click the link in the description below.
Date: July 30, 2026
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
Episode Theme: The Meiselas brothers analyze Canada’s strong political backlash against Donald Trump’s regime, the collapse of the "Maple MAGA" conservative movement, and Canada’s shifting global alliances, economic resilience, and public sentiment amid escalating U.S.-Canada tensions.
This episode dives deeply into the dramatic deterioration of U.S.-Canada relations sparked by Donald Trump’s aggressive policies, trade tariffs, and rhetoric. The brothers highlight Canadian Prime Minister Carney’s masterful political maneuvering to unite provinces, marginalize extreme right-wing elements, and steer Canada toward leadership among global “middle powers.” The hosts also discuss polling data revealing the rapid decline in Canada’s view of both the U.S. and their own conservative movement, "Maple MAGA."
(Starting at 02:39)
(02:39 - 10:13)
Notable Moment:
“Maple MAGA failing in Canada right now... dying in Canada.”
— Political Commentator (06:40)
(10:13 - 12:21)
(13:34 - 21:52)
(21:05 - 21:52)
(21:52 - 22:51)
(23:08 - 24:56)
“Maple MAGA is dying in Canada.”
— Political Commentator, (07:40)
“We're now creating jobs at twice the rate of the United States. Canada's non-U.S. exports are up sharply. They're on track to double over the next decade.”
— Prime Minister Carney, (10:56)
“We're on track to have access, free trade, access to 3 billion consumers.”
— Prime Minister Carney, (10:13)
“One of the biggest commodities, arguably the best, is trust. People trust us.”
— Prime Minister Carney, (16:10)
“Now Canadians... have a minus 33 net favorable view of the United States. Inside out, round and round, upside down. Diana Ross.”
— Harry Entin, (23:08)
“In moments like these, Canadians show who we are... a people that look after each other because we know we are stronger together.”
— Prime Minister Carney, (22:07)
The brotherly banter remains central—irreverent, sharply critical of right-wing politics, but unwavering in support for democracy and respectful political leadership. Their admiration for Carney stands out, with repeated contrasts to Trump’s approach: “chess moves vs. MAGA checkers.” The episode is both data-driven and emotionally charged, delivering insights with humor and moral clarity.
If you missed this episode, you’ll come away with a vivid understanding of:
Listeners see not just a rebuke of American right-wing extremism, but also a portrait of Canadian resolve and ingenuity in shaping a new international role.
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