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sloppychops

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  • Looking for PayPal alternative in Germany - Bunq, Klarna, Revolut or N26?

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  • Ah. Well, I'll be closing that account, then... What about Skrill?

    I typically use Wise for foreign transfers. Would that still use Visa? If so, any non US backed alternatives? I typically transfer from Canada to family and personal bank accounts in the UK.

  • Canada says too little, too late as Trump flip-flops on tariffs

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  • Yes, but the $920b you're quoting is bilateral. That's the total value of the trade relationship in goods. $450b is the value of Canada's exports to the US, with the remainder representing US exports to Canada.

    I have also seen the 3% figure for Canada, and don't dispute that. The Atlanta fed is also predicting around the same for the US. Don't forget, the US is attacking all of its trade partners at once, not just Canada.

  • Looking for PayPal alternative in Germany - Bunq, Klarna, Revolut or N26?

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  • Some possible options may be Skrill or Wise? I believe both are based in the UK and available internationally.

  • Canada says too little, too late as Trump flip-flops on tariffs

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  • You're not alone! It looks like investors also think they overplayed their hand, judging by the reaction of the markets. Terrible combination of Trumps silky smooth brain and US exceptionalism.

    Also, not the first time I've seen the 40% GDP figure make an appearance. Must be doing its rounds on US propaganda networks.

  • Canada says too little, too late as Trump flip-flops on tariffs

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  • While true, the Canadian government has already announced grants and loans to help Canadian companies restructure their supply chains away from the US. It's a start. While the legal framework exists, Canadian companies haven't yet had a reason to take advantage of new free trade agreements with the EU and the Asia Pacific. Now they do.

    Also, in terms of numbers: about 25% of Canadian GDP is based on US trade; a little lower than the number you quoted, still too high, I'd say. Hopefully, the Canadian economies' smaller size will prove agile enough for the transition. I've also seen it suggested that the hit to the Canadian economy from Trump's attacks could be offset by removing internal trade barriers so that Canada can trade more efficiently with itself. This has been a huge shot in the arm for that project.

    20% of US exports go to the EU, 18% go to Canada, 17% to Mexico, and less than 10% to China. Similarly, about 70% of US imports come from those same markets. This will be devastating for everyone, the US included. It won't be the 'short period of transition' the bloated diet coke goblin imagines. World trade patterns and supply chains will literally be upended.

  • Elon Musk’s DOGE is growing desperate for a “win”

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  • The fall-out between Trump and Musk is going to be explosive! And it will come. Sooner than we think, I'd guess.

    If Canadian and European movie theatres want to boost attendance, they might want to think about screening the whole thing.

    When Trump inevitably threatens to have him deported, it's going to be the comedy event of the year. Oscar worthy.

  • US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms

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  • Countries can and have come back from this. Chile, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Brazil. I hope you guys can pull back from the precipice before you end up like any of those though, because we are all at least somewhat familiar with the hell each of them went through before they came out the other side. Not to mention that some of those descents sparked global conflict.

    Only recently, South Korea had a bit of a scare. Luckily, their institutions were solid and able to mount a robust defence. I don't know if I am as confident with regard to US institutions.

  • DOGE Plan to Push AI Across the US Federal Government is Wildly Dangerous

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  • They seem that way because they are.

  • Canadian idea, what do you think ?

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  • Sorry, I was joking. I don't actually think fruit paint ball is safe or productive.

  • Supporting EU Innovation: My Shift Away from US Tech Giants

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  • I do still need to sell my iShares and move over to BMO.

    I also deleted my account with Microsoft and Nvidia, so that's Gamepass and GeForce out the window. Boosteroid is an EU alternative cloud gaming platform, which I believe is available in Canada. The only issue I have is that the available games all seem to require Steam. If it's not available on PSN, Nintendo, GoG, or physically; I'm not buying it.

    I feel like I might have made a mistake moving from iPhone to Samsung/Android. I went with the Samsung Flip 6, and I'm not sure if I can switch OS. I have turned off and replaced all Google services, but i believe they are still lurking in the background. I'm not sure what else I can do.

    I would love to know if there's an alternative to Mastercard or Visa.

  • Supporting EU Innovation: My Shift Away from US Tech Giants

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  • It's been such a process for me. And then the double and triple checking that I won't lock myself out of something that I've connected to through Google or Apple.

    I went through my google authenticator a few times just to make sure all the 2FA had been switched over to Proton.

    In the last few weeks, I've deleted Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Amazon, PayPal, Switch, Reddit, Prime, and iCloud.

    Replaced my iPhone with Samsung and de-googled as much as possible. Using Aurora store and 3rd party apps for all the basics. Proton for email, password manager, VPN, etc. Qwant/Vivaldi browsers and search, Here We Go maps.

    I replaced pretty much all streaming services with a Plex/Overseer server. Today is the day I delete my Apple account. Goodbye Tim Apple!

    I still have my Google account for YouTube access. I'm not sure yet how I can replace it. I noticed that a lot of channels are available in video format on Spotify now, but maybe only like 30% of the stuff I watch.

  • Canadian idea, what do you think ?

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  • Remove the price tag that's typically on the shelf below the product. It's usually just a little paper insert behind some plastic.

    Little US flag or Trump stickers that you can discretly add to packaging.

    Placing the products upside down is a good one.

    For loose produce: place fruit or veg in the little carry bags that are usually nearby, as much as you can fit. Then, just put the filled and tied bag back.

  • Canadian idea, what do you think ?

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  • What if, in this case, the 'somewhere else' is in the bin? Or just randomly chucked through the ceiling tiles?

    A sort of fruit based 'paint ball' would surely stop them from importing US produce.

  • Trump Boosts Message Telling Americans to ‘Shut Up’ About Egg Prices

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  • The Americans need to learn from the French where one egg is un oeuf.

  • Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as the next prime minister of Canada

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  • It is definitely atypical for the PM not to be a sitting MP, but it is within the confines of the constitution. The PM only needs to be elected by and then maintain the confidence of parliament.

    It's almost certain that he will call an election immediately, however. A non sitting PM won't maintain parliamentary confidence for long.

    Or a Liberal MP in a safe seat will resign and Carney will stand in the subsequent by-election.

  • Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as the next prime minister of Canada

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  • It's how parliamentary democracy works. The Prime Minister (PM) is elected by Members of Parliament (MPs) who are, in turn, directly elected by canadians. Typically, the Prime Minister is the leader of the largest party, but not always since a coalition of smaller parties could theoretically band together to elect their choice for PM. Carney was just elected leader of The Liberal Party of Canada, the largest party currently sitting in the Canadian lower house, by members of said party.

    Our head of state and commander in chief is King Charles III, whose power is severely limited by constitutional and conventional traditions. Typically, in a parliamentary system, the head of state is merely a figurehead with no ability to influence policy directly.

    Our Cabinet, unlike in the American Presidential system where cabinet members are unelected and appointed by the executive, are by convention chosen by the PM from amongst the directly elected MPs.

    The PM can be forced to resign, alongside their Cabinet of Ministers, when a majority of MPs support a 'motion/vote of no confidence.' An election can be called at any time, with the maximum period between elections being 4 years.

    This system of governance is shared with most Parliamentary and Semi-Presidential democracies with some minor differences.

  • ‘I hate to predict things’: Trump doesn’t rule out US recession amid trade tariffs

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  • He's been sniffing around in tariffs' dressing room since the 80s when Japan was economically dominating. Rumour is he'd rather date a 25% tarrif on steel than date his own daughter, so that should tell you a lot. He also has a Navarro body pillow.

  • ‘I hate to predict things’: Trump doesn’t rule out US recession amid trade tariffs

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  • Well, he ended the war in Ukraine in 24 hours, didn't he?

  • Donald Trump just proved he’s an economic idiot. Again.

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  • That's decades of lead poisoning for you!

    Makes me wonder what the microplastics have in store for us? If all we get is an "I love you" from our Costco greeter and hand jobs on the menu at Starbucks we'll be lucky.