Reply #56: If you're saying that it might be in Canada's interest to ignore and not appeal [View All]

any "Buy American" policy, that could very well be true. That would be a decision that Canadians would have to make. From statements made by a Canadian minister the other day, it doesn't seem to be their inclination at least at this point. Maybe that will change.

I just hope that Obama doesn't start off his administration by ignoring provisions in agreements with our best trading partner and neighbor and telling them they can "like it or lump it". I don't think that is the kind of international diplomacy that he campaigned on. Now if Canada feels that it is in its long term interest to make an exception of any "Buy American" policy in the stimulus bill, I understand and hope that Obama discusses it with them first.