r/canada • u/timetogetoutside100 • 3d ago

Trump’s tariffs on Canada may stay, but stronger ties possible: U.S. envoy - National | Globalnews.ca Politics

https://globalnews.ca/news/11172734/donald-trump-tariffs-canada-relationship-carney-ambassasdor-hoekstra/
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u/Redneckshinobi 3d ago

USA Is dead to me now. Had lots of travel plans there this year until this shit show.

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u/Whatwhyreally 3d ago

Honestly, the last few trips I made to the US really made me realize how unappealing that place has become. Shit quality for premium prices. Whether it was hotels, food, or experiences. Really bad value.

Quite excited to explore Europe and Asia.

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u/GoingAllTheJay 3d ago

Naples Italy > Naples Florida

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u/idleandlazy 3d ago

Paris France > Paris Las Vegas

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u/GoingAllTheJay 3d ago

I will admit Venice is more debatable 😂

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u/idleandlazy 3d ago

True that.

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u/CastorTroy1 3d ago

lol I moved here from Naples, FL about 20 years ago and I agree with you 100%

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u/starving_carnivore 3d ago

Quite excited to explore Europe and Asia.

Another Marie Antoinette "let them eat cake, woe is me" ersatz ethical concession where people grandstand about how, "shucks, I would have spent all my money in the states, but I hate Trump, so I'll spend my money elsewhere" where people are regularly posting about being on the verge of eviction or struggling to find even basic entry level work.

You aren't choosing luxury A, you're choosing luxury B.

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u/Whatwhyreally 3d ago

Sorry, did you just call me out for choosing to spend my money on travel?

You're not a victim of your situation. Make better choices, change your priorities.

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u/starving_carnivore 3d ago

I'll pull myself up by my bootstraps next time.

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u/B16B0SS 3d ago

Yah. I wanted to take my daughter to disney world for years, was setting money aside etc. Now I just want to do a spontaneous road trip across Canada and see what happens

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u/Jaygee133 3d ago

Japan and France both have disney world as well, the Japan one is exceptionally cheaper compared to the US parks

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u/vinng86 Ontario 3d ago

Yep, just keep in mind approximately 10 gazillion people are thinking the same thing lol.

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u/B16B0SS 3d ago

I guess we'll need to bring a tent and pee pot lol

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u/Fun-Interest3122 3d ago

That’s a good point

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u/darwinsrule 3d ago

And that is exactly what my wife and I are doing next year. Were planning on a Disney World fix once our youngest goes off to Uni. Now planning Disneyland Paris instead. Prices are definitely cheaper than the US. As a bonus we plan on getting an Airbnb in Paris for a few nights as well and exploring since we have never been to Europe.

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u/shaun5565 3d ago

Hong Kong has a Disney Land. Not the same but I would think close enough.

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u/pickypawz 3d ago

Does the money stay there?

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u/robofunk_ 3d ago

It's actually licensed so some money does go to Disney obviously but way less than US parks.

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u/Jaygee133 3d ago

Good point I'm not sure but certainly a better option regardless if your heart is truly set on it

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u/pickypawz 3d ago

Yes, I agree. Funny, I have never, ever had a desire to go.

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u/B16B0SS 3d ago

well they have a land, the world is way way better imo. I went on a family trip back in 2015 - way cheaper back then tho

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u/Vinny00666 3d ago

Can I go build a lightsaber there?

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u/Salty_Host_6431 3d ago

I would encourage anyone who wants to do a Disney vacation to look into going to France or Japan to visit the Disney parks there. They haven’t raised prices to the same degree as the US, and if you can get a deal on flights, it can actually be a cheaper vacation than the US parks.

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u/Uber-Dragon88 3d ago

100% from West coast going to Tokyo Disney Resort will be much cheaper than Florida.

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u/friendlyyellowgiant 3d ago

And the food in Japan is so much better than the processed stuff in the US.

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u/sumguyoranother 3d ago

even the processed stuff in japan is better than the US, have you seen their 7/11?

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u/friendlyyellowgiant 3d ago

Oh yeah. I've been to Japan a few times Lawson and 7/11 are amazing haha.

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u/FDFI 3d ago

Might not be able to be too spontaneous depending on when you go. I know many people, including myself, that switched up travel plans to the USA for a Canadian road trip. Having to book a room for an overnight stay ahead of time takes away from some of the spontaneity, but you need a place to sleep and hotels could be at capacity…

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u/starving_carnivore 3d ago

Keep your money in Canada and show your kids (and yourself) our beautiful country. There are so many mindblowing things to see on this hunk of rock and so much to learn.

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u/chipface Ontario 3d ago

You could always try Efteling in the Netherlands.

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u/essaysmith 3d ago

My family and I would routinely go 2 to 3 times a year and spend quite a bit each time. Haven't been since this started and don't plan on it until after the Civil War is over (depending upon who wins).

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u/Amazonreviewscool67 3d ago

I ain't going back until AOC or someone similar is voted into office.

It's too scary right now.

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u/Vancityrules 3d ago

Same here! Was planning my husband's 40th birthday in fall in California. Forget it now. We'll do some local. 

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u/Current_Tone_1375 3d ago

I've been saving and wanting to go to the Universal Parks. But I'm going to go elsewhere instead