No Cap: Trump Wasn't the Only One Messing Up the Economy 💀

Letters, July 26, 2025: 'Trump wasn't the problem'. Okay, so basically, Canada's economy is kinda cooked, and some peeps are saying it's not all Trump's fault and his tariff war. The Canadian Liberal government is getting called out. Also, this election ballot is sus long, and everyone's beefing abo

TL:DR

Okay, so basically, Canada's economy is kinda cooked, and some peeps are saying it's not all Trump's fault and his tariff war. The Canadian Liberal government is getting called out. Also, this election ballot is sus long, and everyone's beefing about city funds. It's a whole mess, fr fr.

The Deets

Fam, listen up! There's drama brewing in the North. A whole bunch of letters dropped, and the main tea is that Canada's economic problems aren't just because of Trump's tariff wars. People are pointing fingers at the Liberal government, saying they low-key made things worse.

And speaking of drama, this Battle River-Crowfoot election ballot is wild! Over 140 names?! Some are saying that to even get on the ballot, you gotta get, like, signatures from the community and prove you've done some good. No cap, sounds like a vibe check for candidates.

But wait, there's more! The city's got a surplus, but no one's feeling the love. Ratepayers are big mad about the carbon tax and GST and are like, "Yo, City Council, give us our money back or chill on the mill rate!" It's a whole situation.

Trump's Tariff Era: A Global Disaster?

Okay, so Trump's out here making moves with tariffs, and it's hitting everyone differently. He's saying a trade deal with the EU is 50-50, but he's also threatening Canada with a 35% tariff on certain goods. Savage!

Meanwhile, the US and Japan are fighting over how to split profits from a huge investment. The US wants 90%! Sus, right?

Companies Feeling the Heat 🔥

These tariffs are messing with everyone's bag. Boston Beer Company is gonna be down $15-20 million, Puma's expecting to take an L, and even LG Energy Solution is stressing about the EV battery market. Keurig Dr. Pepper is feeling the pressure too, and Hyundai's profits are dropping like flies. It's rough out here, fam.

The EU is ready to clap back with 30% tariffs on over $100 billion of US goods if they don't reach a deal. It's all-out war!

But hey, at least the US will sell more beef to Australia. Small W, I guess?

Abbreviations Glossary

Abbreviation Full Form
No cap Seriously, for real.
Cooked Bad, ruined.
Sus Suspicious, questionable.
Fr fr For real, for real.
Low-key Slightly, somewhat.
Vibe check An assessment of someone's character or attitude.
Big mad Very angry.
Tariff Era Describes a time of increased tariffs around the world.
Savage Extremely harsh or intense.
Beefing Arguing, disagreeing.
Messing with my bag Something that has a negative effect on one's earnings.
Take an L To lose, to experience a setback.
Clap back To respond forcefully or retaliate.
Small W Small win.

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