Could Canada put tolls on Alaska truck travel if trade war reignites? #BritishColumbia 🍁 B.C. premier has floated idea of charging commercial vehicles travelling north if U.S. tariffs imposed www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - ThreadSky

minibubbly.bsky.social • 14 days ago

Could Canada put tolls on Alaska truck travel if trade war reignites? #BritishColumbia 🍁

B.C. premier has floated idea of charging commercial vehicles travelling north if U.S. tariffs imposed

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/alaska-highway-truck-travel-1.7453871

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jaydee852.bsky.social•14 days ago

sounds good the highway. to Kamloops /Kelowna also a very lucrative market .

dr-noisewater.bsky.social•13 days ago

“Canada doesn’t have anything we need”

momof2gems.bsky.social•13 days ago

Fantastic! Accomplished one thing. Now the rest.

fmrman.bsky.social•11 days ago

Canada should jack up the taxes on all the companies owned by Trump's oligarch buddies. That ought to get their attention!

mc91.bsky.social•14 days ago

🍊 would definitely try annex us if that happened!

proudcoastalchicka.bsky.social•12 days ago

He’s going to try whether we give him a convenient excuse or not.

normagraham.bsky.social•13 days ago

If they start to charge for Mexican produce coming to Canada, we can do this in retaliation.

tommctoo.bsky.social•13 days ago

Perfect.

jemmscee.bsky.social•13 days ago

Aren’t there also higher tolls for US trucks on the Cobequid Pass, too? (NS)

minibubbly.bsky.social•13 days ago

yes

heathcliff3.bsky.social•12 days ago

Make them pay.

hollsworld.bsky.social•13 days ago

It has just reignited. The lying Cheeto announced that he is putting tariffs on aluminum and steel, despite the 30 day respite. Let the road tolls to Alaska begin! 🥳

lumin8.bsky.social•13 days ago

We need to take apart every American vehicle entering 🇨🇦 to stop the smuggling of 🇺🇸 guns and drugs into our country.

scottmarshall.bsky.social•13 days ago

Kind of surprised they don’t already tbh

tomstdenis.bsky.social•14 days ago

Why not? They're using the roads without really paying for them. It's not like truckers are tourists or whatever.

coleharbourdave.bsky.social•14 days ago

That would be quite cruel really and unnecessary. Alaska requires the importation of most goods, just because our southern neighbour wants to be malicious is no reason for us to follow suit.

rosalierann.bsky.social•14 days ago

If Trump continues to target Canadians, their sovereignty and their economy, I don't give a flying fuck what Alaska needs.

goonda13.bsky.social•14 days ago

I'd still feel bad for them, but people need to wake up to the consequences of how they vote. I feel bad for everyone who didn't vote for Trump.

rosalierann.bsky.social•14 days ago

I have no wish for anyone to suffer. I only have so many fucks to give, though, and they will be reserved for Canadians.

tomstdenis.bsky.social•14 days ago

Um no, they can go fuck themselves

cdn-birdie.bsky.social•14 days ago

And you don’t think starting a trade war & tanking Canada’s economy is cruel? They can still get goods by road, it would just cost more. Just like most of our retail now costs more because they have devalued our dollar. If they don’t want the toll they can ship by ship or air.

coleharbourdave.bsky.social•14 days ago

A trade war hasn’t started, it won’t happen. Too many people are in panic mode. Why punish a state with a predominantly indigenous population for something out of their control?

cdn-birdie.bsky.social•14 days ago

I’d say people are in a panic for good reason. When another country keeps threatening to annex your country, it’s a pretty aggressive statement that warrants being concerned & being prepared to strike back. Perhaps Alaskan’s shouldn’t have voted to put a madman in office.

bogs-of-the-wood4.bsky.social•13 days ago

Exactly. We'd be incredibly stupid to ignore this monster neighbour we now have. Not so much panic as adapting to a possible war footing.

hughmongus.bsky.social•14 days ago

No more floating or telegraphing strategies.
Wars, trade or otherwise are conceived and planned under a cloak of darkness.
Imagine Trump in chatge if the Manhatten project.

caff3.bsky.social•13 days ago

You don't have any?
Yes, put those things in place.
Already increased for US trucks in other parts.

aggief.bsky.social•13 days ago

some1else.bsky.social•14 days ago

Just invite Alaska to join Canada! :-)

llm61.bsky.social•13 days ago

Always should have been in place

annasova17.bsky.social•14 days ago

Why not? They charge Canadian trucks to enter the US now. We should be doing the same.

deb2468.bsky.social•14 days ago

Why not, the government charges Canadians to travel on Canadian highways.

supernanamel.bsky.social•13 days ago

And Canadians pay to travel on US highways!

ltmcdies.bsky.social•13 days ago

I say yeh... Canada's been dealing in good faith and all we get back is lies and threats to annex our nation

supernanamel.bsky.social•13 days ago

Great idea! And might I suggest you use the same toll rates that are used on HWY 407 in the GTA? (up to $1.48/km + transponder fee + camera fee + account fee) for single unit heavy trucks.
https://www.407etr.com/en/rate-chart-heavy

reformedreformer.bsky.social•14 days ago

We absolutely should be charging them. They charge us for every commercial vehicle, and turnabout is fair play!

I am all for hitting them back so hard they never dare to try again.

I had 2 older brothers and that's what it takes in a fight with bigger kids - keep hitting until they stay down!

eanjay.bsky.social•14 days ago

Why not, good neighbours can cooperate, but nobody needs to facilitate a bully. Mind you, ‘someone’ might want to take back the Pana…. I mean the Alaska Highway!

mirage275.bsky.social•13 days ago

Trump stated he would announce 25% tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum. I think Canada should hit back very hard this time. American people have to feel enough pain see what is happening. If they don’t we all lose. 40% immediate on all energy exports, lumber products, fertilizer and eggs. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

docp386.bsky.social•13 days ago

The trade war just re-ignited. Trump, being the degenerate liar he is, just reneged on tariffs and is slapping a 25% duty on our steel tomorrow. So yes, absolutely put tolls on Alaska bound and returning travel. Tomorrow would be good..

collburns.bsky.social•13 days ago

prairiegirl.bsky.social•14 days ago

The US charges our trucks, so why not?

dpoolie.bsky.social•14 days ago

Yes, and take their guns.

heyheydown1.bsky.social•13 days ago

I say pull the power source at Waterfront and Victoria for the cruise ships. Block transit access lol. Feds control the customs bridge and dock but outside that perview is a BC advantage

wendychaulk60.bsky.social•14 days ago

Absolutely 💯

snorider.bsky.social•13 days ago

Yes, that would a great idea, Alaska relies on our highways so a toll would be perfect. We get 596 million in products from Alaska, unrefined minerals and ore concentrates as well quite a lot of seafood.

nanaboo1.bsky.social•13 days ago

I endorse this idea!

bogs-of-the-wood4.bsky.social•13 days ago

And charge US cruise ships more for right of passage in Canadian waters. Those things are a constant here on the west coast.

heyheydown1.bsky.social•13 days ago

Can affect port facilities too. Like hydro charging

tallthoughts.bsky.social•13 days ago

Could we? We better. At $1000 round trip way:

6,000 trucks annually from southern US to Alaska = 6 million bucks. Cash it in and put it towards road repair.

raintree007.bsky.social•13 days ago

christophersampson.bsky.social•13 days ago

Make USA 11th Province

fatraccoon.bsky.social•14 days ago

Welland Canal *cough* *cough*.

ribsy.bsky.social•14 days ago

Hells yeah! We should set up a station just a couple clicks north of Dawson Creek!

jimvanallen.bsky.social•13 days ago

Seems a little over the top to place tariffs on goods not consumed in Canada. It has to be hard enough to live in Alaska. They don't seem to be the problem.

redheadinthecity.bsky.social•12 days ago

They voter for Trump. They are exactly the people who need to feel the pain.

jimvanallen.bsky.social•12 days ago

Did they All vote for him, or just some? Not sure the best way to go on Alaska. Thanks

rhondastew.bsky.social•12 days ago

You could use that "argument" about the entire tariff debacle.
"They didn't all vote for trump" - so Canada should do nothing to retaliate?

jimvanallen.bsky.social•12 days ago

No absolutely not. Canada should pursue reciprocal tariffs. I merely wondered if Alaska's not being a mainland state deserved any consideration. None for. 3 against.

redheadinthecity.bsky.social•12 days ago

I’m sure it is. Thanks.

jimvanallen.bsky.social•12 days ago

Thanks for the compelling explanation. Regards.

proudcoastalchicka.bsky.social•12 days ago

They voted for the problem tho. They use the roads WE pay for. Should they have not been contributing all along?

jimvanallen.bsky.social•12 days ago

Did ALL Alaska vote for Trump, or just some?? I'm not sure the best way to go on Alaska. Thanks

bigkeeper13.bsky.social•13 days ago

Tolls. Close inspection to ensure no guns are being inspected. Check driver history for arrests, etc.

tangibullah.bsky.social•13 days ago

Wouldn't freight companies just shift to marine carriers? Purely for economic reasons.

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