Monday, August 24, 2026

Public Occurrences August 24, 2026

"Operation Economic Outcast" (no, not Canada): Trump's New Iran Plan

"Our objective is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains this tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone."--Treasury Secretary Bessent

Have sanctions ever forced capitulation?

Going solely on the freak-out reactions of the various Iranian factions, this one, it seems to me, might well do that.

5:15 pm:
Carney, Experts: Trump's Jan. 1 Auto Tariffs Will Devastate Canadian Auto Industry; Carney: That is Trump's Intent


10:51 am:
Doug Ford, Ontario Premier: Carney should drop Energy Bomb on Toilet People

“He underestimates Canada. We’re all in,” Ford said. “Up here, we’re at a fever pitch, everyone’s in for an economic war. They know they’re going to have to sacrifice.”


10:51 am:

Trump ups the Ante

The White House Felon says he is going to increase tariffs on cars, trucks and auto parts to 50% on January 1. 

Back to you, Prime Minister Carney.