Tensions croissantes entre les États-Unis et le Canada
samedi 14 décembre 2024
D'ICI ET LÀ | La Chronique de Jean-Claude Sensemat du 14/12/2024
dimanche 1 décembre 2024
D'ICI ET LÀ : La chronique de Jean-Claude Sensemat
Pour tenter de désamorcer les tensions commerciales, le Premier ministre canadien, Justin Trudeau, a usé de diplomatie en rencontrant Donald Trump dans sa résidence de Mar-a-Lago, en Floride.
En France, une fracture politique persistante
De l’autre côté de l’Atlantique, c’est la consternation qui domine. En France, où la jalousie est souvent utilisée comme une arme de déstabilisation politique, les milliardaires sont devenus des figures décriées.
L’absence d’une majorité de droite capable de gouverner freine toute perspective de développement économique.
Enfin, on peut se demander ce qu’il reste de l’esprit du général Charles de Gaulle, qui avait su incarner une vision unificatrice et ambitieuse pour la France. Aujourd’hui, ce souffle semble bien loin.
In Canada, Donald Trump Makes Headlines Again
The name Donald Trump is once again making headlines in Canada. The recently elected U.S. president announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, his intention to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico.
This statement has triggered a wave of reactions in the Canadian media. Commentators suggest that the decision may be motivated by the U.S.'s desire to combat fentanyl trafficking, often linked to Chinese triads operating within the United States.
However, regarding illegal immigration, it seems unlikely that individuals already in Canada would flee southward. On the contrary, some fear a reverse migration flow.
Yet, this news overshadows another issue, one that Canadian media mention less frequently: the existence of a strategic border between Canada’s far north and Russia. This silence, likely aimed at avoiding unnecessary alarm among Canadians, raises questions about the true geopolitical stakes in the region.
To defuse trade tensions, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau employed diplomacy by meeting with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. This move, however, irked his conservative rival Pierre Poilievre. Poilievre, currently on the rise politically, is gaining popularity across Canada, including in Quebec.
In France, Persistent Political Division
Across the Atlantic, consternation prevails. In France, where jealousy is often wielded as a political weapon, billionaires have become heavily criticized figures. The very term “billionaire” has taken on a negative connotation in a country with a limited understanding of economic culture.
The absence of a cohesive right-wing majority capable of governing has stalled prospects for economic development. Meanwhile, the French left struggles to present a coherent and viable agenda, resorting instead to inflammatory rhetoric. Many of its political actors seem more focused on personal gain than on addressing the nation’s challenges. They have failed to recognize the urgency of uniting to tackle the country’s pressing issues.
One can only wonder what remains of the spirit of General Charles de Gaulle, who once embodied a unifying and ambitious vision for France. Today, that vision feels like a distant memory.
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