Canadians are the top foreign buyers of US properties. But as trade tensions grow, some of Canada's snowbirds are reconsidering their lives in America: https://cnn.it/3QUZljj
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Never give up. The Republicans aren't winning! Just keep NICE close, keep the beans and cornbread cooking, and the coffee going. Chop wood, carry water, but NEVER GIVE UP! We're Americans, not whimps!
I get it! My son left America 5 years ago. This uncivil war, now, is a fight between the old world and the new world. The pus has to come out...ewww...and that's Republicans. They are history. Man will only be policed just so much. Watch us come together to stop him.
mth 3 of 38... by the time 2028 rolls around, the country via Trumps justice/legal system will have all but eliminated major threats to reelection. And I think he will get potus term limits voided via corrupt scotus. Like emolluments, he doesnt have to get it voided, scotus need just not hear it..
1/2 the country were warned and voted for it.. imagine thinking the cost of milk and eggs were more important than living under a dictatorship.. but tens of millions did..
He was already annointed king by scotus immunity.. its like protests in medieval times, thats all it is in the absence of violent insurrection to change it.. i guess its worthwhile to delay..
The only guardrails now will be the timeclock! in 3 months he has unfettered authority on deportation and arrest of ppl without process. justice and legal system is largely being dismantled as are laws, norms and political threats.. its a fear society to opponents. protests have no legit power..
I browse Zillow for acre+ properties for years. Many are areas around retirement communities. After so much got bought up by investment groups, hardly ANY were available. Look at it now. We'll miss our Canadian visitors. Note, open areas are Tribal land.
Many of the Canadians in my folks' "active adult retirement community" in Arizona are selling, causing a lot of turnover . . . I guess they can handle the cold winter after all.
Just heard from someone who got back from their fl winter, they left before the election and said this will be the last year if. Now they're home and told me they cried crossing the border because they will miss some friends, will never go back and are so grateful to be Canadian.
ALL COUNTRIES SHOULD BOYCOTT USA. DON’T
TRAVEL THERE. DON’T BUY THERE. LEAVE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN UNDER TRUMP. YOU KNOW WAY BACK WHEN WITH RACISM, SEGREGATION, WHITES IN POWER. TRUMP WANTS TO GO BACK TO THE “GOOD OLE DAYS”. BUT GOOD FOR WHO???????
You dont get it. Trump does not care anymore. Tariffs and DOGE cuts are for but one reason, not trade, migrants or drugs, its control of money that govt gets.. I expect trillions at his disposal.. tax cuts for the rich, sovereign wealth funds and pet projects in which corruption can be rampant?
The tariffs/tax will be paid by the distributors and passed onto consumers. Govt won’t see a dime. Increased income-increased cost will be a net wash. States will benefit from the increased sales tax revenue.
if a car costs an extra $5000-10000 due to tariffs in the manufacturing cycle , do you think people will buy exactly the same number of cars as before? will they get a $5000-10000 extra raise if they just ask for it? if you were correct, Biden should have won and who cares about inflation, right?
and when tariff money is paid, who do they pay it too and who controls that authority.. its paid to a govt controlled agency.. hence Trump.. the importers who pay the tax will pass on some, none or all of their own increased costs to consumers to recover.. your 'net wash' argument is just wrong.
I stand corrected. It’s like a mob boss protection fee for the importer, increasing its COGS, causing higher price to consumer to compensate for the loss of revenue. Domestic production may not exist for a while and will most likely cost the same if not more…importers will def pass on that cost.
Now, if the mob boss uses that $$ to subsidize domestic production, instead of pocketing it, that could offset the increased consumer cost. He’s a con man grifter, so I highly doubt he’ll care enough to do that.
national security concerns like nuclear safety will influence. if wealthy right wing friends etc.. voice a clear concern too, but the main objective is to control the money.. its easier to tell his wealthy right wing friends, take a hit now and get rewarded far more later.. and they will..
Trump is in month 3/48 and was given the power of a king by scotus immunity ruling..the economy is already tanking with most economists predicting a recession if continued.. whereas Biden left him 4% jobless and a good economy despite the election hype.. control of the money is priority 1.
There is not much the average person can
do that can actually change. Ppl were warned of the consequences of a 2nd Trump term. At best, protest, some will go to court and delaying is a worthwhile cause. Ultimately he will reshape America into the new country of Russica. mth 3/48!!
🇨🇦🇺🇦🤔 I have some friends staying in Florida visiting family members but they’ve already told me they won’t be doing the trip again next year.
Seems they may have to plan to do the opposite-
Bring the entire dang family up to Canada!
No problemo-we have plenty of room!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦
#CanadaStrong
#TrumpTariffs
I live in Tucson (Green Valley and other retirement towns are nearby). They are most definitely selling off their houses & leaving.
It sucks because they're actually nice humans. They balanced out our cruel Boomer population.
.... we sold our #Florida property three years ago when we saw the direction everything was going there. Looking at it today smartest decision of our lives. So much better more culturally enriched places to visit. May the state roast in its own self created hell. #FUSA!
MSM is the mouthpiece paid to cause societal division. The battle for power and control is wreaking havoc on society. Thanks for your continued participation.
Fact. Any Canadian or US citizen, with or without a tattoo, who is in the US can be detained and sent to a prison in Central America with no due process.
That saddens me, because they are a spectacular group. But I respect and support their decision, and respect and support everything Canada is doing to resist trumpism.
The costs of things like this, lost tourism in general, lost international students, lost military contracts, lost product sales abroad, to name a few, will grossly outweigh whatever economic benefits Trumps irrational policies are supposed to deliver. The damage he has done is already incalculable
I'm with you.
I feel very betrayed by the United States.
They were trusted in the deepest way with our economy and livelihoods.
Never in my wildest dreams could I believe this could be happening.
Betrayal of the century!
Now we need rebuild Canada so the next generation doesn't go through this
My suggestion..run, do not walk, away from America. It is neither sane or safe here. We are a danger to ourselves & others
If you decide to stay, learn to speak Russian..
It's not a "war of words". The u.s. is actively trying to destroy Canada's economy. It threatena to assault it every single day. The Canadian PM plainly stated that the era of integration, trade & mutual defense is over. Most Canadians now view the u.s. as the enemy. All of this is here to stay.
🇨🇦🇺🇦🤔 At least until the next election…which next year the Dems need to get their ass in gear to defeat the GOP in the House elections.
They can’t just run on anti-Trump though-
They have to reach people like those affected by Doge cuts!
They need to keep up the town halls & the “vigor”!
I honestly do not believe there will be fair elections again and I seriously doubt that about the next presidential as well. The u.s. voted in a bunch of crooks. Once they've finished getting entrenched they're in to stay, at least until someone drags them out of office.
🇨🇦🇺🇦You must resist the feeling of doubt.
That’s exactly what THEY are hoping for.
That was Putin’s dream:
To cast doubt on democracy and American’s elections.
Do NOT let that prick win.
All those people who are out protesting are willing to fight-
Don’t let THEM down or yourself by giving up!
We're boycotting US products/produce, we're canceling US Travel Plans, we'll spend our Tourist $$ exploring our own Country or traveling to MANY other MORE desirable locations around the World. Europe is doing the same, likely MEXICO is too.
#ELBOWSUP #FAFO #NEVER51 The USA's loss is our gain!
I'm a Blue American and support you...I don't want to vacay in the US...hoping to revisit Vancouver, Whistler, and Victoria BC this fall...we have loved everything about Canada!
Thank you for your support! We have so MANY wonderful destinations for you to check out. Our people are gracious, kind, accommodating, tolerant & funny from Coast-to-Coast. Our landscapes are phenomenal, branch out.
You're behind, they've already canceled trips, left early and listed their homes for sale. They're done with us and I don't blame them. I'm done with this bullshit too
A few? Tons is a little exaggerated, don't you think? Canadian tv news did a segment and said some were there but didn't want to be on the air bc fellow Canadians were upset. Canadians are selling their houses in Fl....fact
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My brother lives in a gated community in Ft Lauderdale where more than 80% are Canadians. He was hoping to sell his house this year. That idea is out the window for him- because so are many of his neighbors. He probably can’t afford to sell now!
Why is it not odd that CNN would downplay the boycott effect? I truly believe that America on the whole wants to close their eyes and pretend something terrible is not happening to its country.
This no different than what happened in 1932 when the US tried this idiotic tariff war. That time their imports feel by 80% as did their exports leading to huge unemployment
…while it will not happen, Cuba could do well for itself if they would invest in the country and encourage tourism on a larger scale….of course they would have to move away from communism and toward a more open society but they could cash in on what Americans are losing tourist wise….
…did not think of them…I have seen stories in the past that it has recovered from the war years damage and has become a vacation option at least for Europeans… if be the US keeps sinking, it might become a country Americans will move to…
…yeah read Cuba has fallen way behind in just providing basic services… the one thing is how close it is to US but it would take massive amount of $$$ to rebuilt… have me interested in Vietnam now…
Florida will feel this acutely. During winter months, several communities in Florida fill up with Canadian snowbirds. A lot of businesses in Florida live off the revenues from these months.
Same here in the Coachella Valley. I won’t miss the traffic — but there will be nowhere to go because snowbirds drive the economy here just as you mention.
I have met a lot of Canadian Geese (we call them that here in Fort Lauderdale).
We joke about Canada being the 51st state. But in all reality there is an undercurrent of fear and hostility. Not towards the average American but def toward the government
I am not referring what my govt is doing. And it’s not laughter like Ha ha Joke. It’s more of the WTAF laugh between two people who can’t believe what is happening
Agreed. And please understand that my term funny is not ha ha.
I mean this time last year year calling my Canadian friends America’s Hat and they were calling me Canadas Pants.
It’s scary and sad and infuriating
I’m only sorry that in todays super charged hyper reactive society that we all are living in that I even had to and that you
would have to be upset by my comments.
Here’s to better days sir.
I'm always trying to find even a small silver lining in news. For this one, the best I can come up with is that if snowbirds sell their properties then maybe it will help our housing crisis/shortage. (?)
I can't speak for other areas of the country; however, in AZ we get a lot of snowbirds and there's work. We have a housing shortage - esp affordable housing - since population of AZ has been and is ⬆️.
Trump is doing a good job isn't he? Higher prices, less tourism, wars with friendly countries, US safety compromised, freedoms disappearing, people losing their jobs: welcome to your nazi world
3 of my friends were going to buy but they’re definitely not now. 2 of them were maple maga , not anymore. They hate the guy now. They’re just going to vacation instead, outside America, until Orange Julius is gone and America awakes from its nightmare
Would you please let me in? As patriotic as I am, the US hasn't been "well" since the ultra wealthy were allowed to get a foothold in our gov't, around the mid to late 1980's.
Late news. You take too long in sane-washing the craziness, or democracy-washing the blatant facism, that is the current "administraion". SPEAK NOW OR BE COMPLICIT! Canadian supporter to the American People. Love and Respect!
Hopefully house prices do not crash as the Orange turd will take credit for cheap housing. You know how he works.🤷♀️
Question; With all this volatility in the markets caused by you know who. Have there been any whispers of insider trading going on. Thanks in advance.
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Your president wants to annex our country.
Canadians are not going to take this lying down.
Any other reason is secondary.
They want all land in America to only be owned by citizens.
Dopes.
Friendly warm and cheap...
TRAVEL THERE. DON’T BUY THERE. LEAVE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN UNDER TRUMP. YOU KNOW WAY BACK WHEN WITH RACISM, SEGREGATION, WHITES IN POWER. TRUMP WANTS TO GO BACK TO THE “GOOD OLE DAYS”. BUT GOOD FOR WHO???????
He said so already, about the automotive industry, doesn't even look at the stock markets this time
Last time he was all about stock market this time he wants to own it
He's not even hiding being a fascist anymore
do that can actually change. Ppl were warned of the consequences of a 2nd Trump term. At best, protest, some will go to court and delaying is a worthwhile cause. Ultimately he will reshape America into the new country of Russica. mth 3/48!!
https://youtu.be/q-_6xaPNldM?si=sRtyxjFG5Ucy3JKX
Seems they may have to plan to do the opposite-
Bring the entire dang family up to Canada!
No problemo-we have plenty of room!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦
#CanadaStrong
#TrumpTariffs
Revolution is the only way forward that leads to people thriving.
There was never any trade deficit harmful to US, you get discounted energy from Canada. Trump is a liar.
It sucks because they're actually nice humans. They balanced out our cruel Boomer population.
Everything he touches turns to crap
There’s a good chance things are going to get really ugly down there
misery with people who enjoy misery.
Winter in Baja, #Mexico
They are in America, already.
Ya Coulda just voted.
But now this.
The country was ruined.
No one should spend a dime here.
I feel very betrayed by the United States.
They were trusted in the deepest way with our economy and livelihoods.
Never in my wildest dreams could I believe this could be happening.
Betrayal of the century!
Now we need rebuild Canada so the next generation doesn't go through this
If you decide to stay, learn to speak Russian..
They can’t just run on anti-Trump though-
They have to reach people like those affected by Doge cuts!
They need to keep up the town halls & the “vigor”!
We cannot trust them anymore
That’s exactly what THEY are hoping for.
That was Putin’s dream:
To cast doubt on democracy and American’s elections.
Do NOT let that prick win.
All those people who are out protesting are willing to fight-
Don’t let THEM down or yourself by giving up!
Go for it.
#ELBOWSUP #FAFO #NEVER51 The USA's loss is our gain!
The U.S. embargo on Cuba is a real hindrance to its people and such a waste.
The people are lovely (as they were in Cuba when I went there) but Vietnam’s infrastructure is light years ahead of where Cuba is.
The best thing about Fl is
The sign that says U are now leaving Fl 😂😂
We joke about Canada being the 51st state. But in all reality there is an undercurrent of fear and hostility. Not towards the average American but def toward the government
I mean this time last year year calling my Canadian friends America’s Hat and they were calling me Canadas Pants.
It’s scary and sad and infuriating
would have to be upset by my comments.
Here’s to better days sir.
What work is there to support them is drying up.
There is a mass exodus of Canadians from the USA.
#ElbowsUpCanada 🇨🇦
#Never51
Question; With all this volatility in the markets caused by you know who. Have there been any whispers of insider trading going on. Thanks in advance.
My family and friends are already sold and outta Arizona
Too bad, great hiking and horse training times