# usmca (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover usmca. Page: Feed: --- ## [Why Does James Comey Matter?](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/why-does-james-comey-matter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-does-james-comey-matter) _2026-08-22 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ During the 2016 effort to weaponize the institutions of government against the outside candidacy of Donald Trump, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) was headed by Richard Burr and Dianne Feinstein. After the 2016 election Senator Feinstein abdicated her vice-chair position to Senator Mark Warner in January 2017. While the SSCI was engaged in \[…\] The post Why Does James Comey… ## [President Trump Lifts Tariff Quota on Imported Beef for 90 Days to Relieve Price Stress](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/president-trump-lifts-tariff-quota-on-imported-beef-for-90-days-to-relieve-price-stress/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-trump-lifts-tariff-quota-on-imported-beef-for-90-days-to-relieve-price-stress) _2026-08-22 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ President Donald Trump announced today that import quotas on beef will be lifted for a period of 90-days in an effort to remove pricing stress on cattle and give U.S. ranchers an opportunity to restore herd head count. The short-term effort is directed to lower consumer prices, while in the longer term the U.S. cattle \[…\] The post President Trump Lifts Tariff Quota on Imported Beef for 90 Days to… ## [President Trump South Carolina Rally with Darline Graham – 7:00pm ET Livestream](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/president-trump-south-carolina-rally-with-darline-graham-700pm-et-livestream/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-trump-south-carolina-rally-with-darline-graham-700pm-et-livestream) _2026-08-21 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Tonight, President Donald Trump will appear at a rally in South Carolina to support the special election candidacy of Darline Graham. The anticipated start time of President Trump’s speech is 7:00pm ET with livestream links below. . . . Posted in Big Government, Donald Trump, Election 2026, Live Streaming, President Trump, RSBN The post President Trump South Carolina Rally with Darline Graham –… ## [President Trump Announces Departure of Ed Martin from DOJ](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/president-trump-announces-departure-of-ed-martin-from-doj/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-trump-announces-departure-of-ed-martin-from-doj) _2026-08-21 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Many people, CTH included, hoped Ed Martin would be a man inside the DOJ machine that could bring accountability for prior govt wrongdoing. That hope never materialized. Today, President Trump announces Mr Martin’s departure. \[SOURCE\] 🎶…”Where have you gone, Joe diGenova? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you”…🎶 Dan Scavino – “When you get \[…\] The post President Trump Announces Departure of Ed… ## [Chief Justice Roberts Stays DC Appellate Court Ruling – White House Construction of Ballroom Can Continue](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/chief-justice-roberts-stays-dc-appellate-court-ruling-white-house-building-of-ballroom-can-continue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chief-justice-roberts-stays-dc-appellate-court-ruling-white-house-building-of-ballroom-can-continue) _2026-08-21 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has stayed (removed) the lower court injunction blocking the White House from proceeding with Ballroom construction. The White House can now continue building the ballroom and national security complex. \[SOURCE\] {Background Story Here} Posted in Big Government, Lawfare, Military, President Trump, Supreme Court The post Chief Justice Roberts Stays DC… ## [President Trump and Former Antagonist Michael Cohen Have a Conversation](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/president-trump-and-former-antagonist-michael-cohen-have-a-conversation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-trump-and-former-antagonist-michael-cohen-have-a-conversation) _2026-08-21 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Many may ask why President Donald Trump would give the time to a former lawyer who turned against him into one of the most antagonistic accusers, however, those questions can be reconciled by putting yourself in Trump’s shoes. No person in U.S. politics has been attacked with as much ferocity as Donald J Trump. Part \[…\] The post President Trump and Former Antagonist Michael Cohen Have a… ## [August 21st – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 579](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/august-21st-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-579/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=august-21st-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-579) _2026-08-21 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in \[…\] The post August 21st – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration… ## [Friday August 21st – Open Thread](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/thursday-august-21st-open-thread-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thursday-august-21st-open-thread-2) _2026-08-21 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. \[…\] The post Friday August 21st – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge . ## [Tulsi Gabbard Provides an Update on Her Husband Abraham Battle With Cancer](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/20/tulsi-gabbard-provides-an-update-on-her-husband-abraham-battle-with-cancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tulsi-gabbard-provides-an-update-on-her-husband-abraham-battle-with-cancer) _2026-08-21 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Tulsi Gabbard: “Earlier this year, my husband Abraham was diagnosed with a very rare bone cancer. This has been a challenging time for us and is hard to talk about. But so many of you have reached out asking how he’s doing and sharing your prayers and well wishes with us. We made this video \[…\] The post Tulsi Gabbard Provides an Update on Her Husband Abraham Battle With Cancer appeared first on… ## [FBI Seizes Devices Belonging to Eric Swalwell During Investigation of Rape and Sexual Misconduct](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/20/fbi-seizes-devices-belonging-to-eric-swalwell-during-investigation-of-rape-and-sexual-misconduct/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fbi-seizes-devices-belonging-to-eric-swalwell-during-investigation-of-rape-and-sexual-misconduct) _2026-08-21 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Generally speaking, when the FBI seizes devices it’s usually to bury them and protect affected interests in/around Washington DC. Rarely, if ever, does the confiscation of electronic devices result in any public awareness of the contents – unless the release runs in alignment with the interests of those in Washington DC. EX. If it was \[…\] The post FBI Seizes Devices Belonging to Eric Swalwell… ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CwwTL7wSHNtL) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [August 20th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 578](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/20/august-20th-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-578/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=august-20th-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-578) _2026-08-20 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in \[…\] The post August 20th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration… ## [Thursday August 20th – Open Thread](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/20/wednesday-august-20th-open-thread-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wednesday-august-20th-open-thread-2) _2026-08-20 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. \[…\] The post Thursday August 20th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge . ## [Susan Kokinda Outlines Distinctions in U.S-Canada Trade Relationship](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/19/susan-kokinda-outlines-distinctions-in-u-s-canada-trade-relationship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=susan-kokinda-outlines-distinctions-in-u-s-canada-trade-relationship) _2026-08-20 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ This video from the Promethean Action PAC wraps in a few background details that most readers and followers of the U.S-Canada trade relationship will likely find interesting. Susan Kokinda argues the dispute is larger than USMCA negotiations, portraying Canada as an “outlaw” that enables transshipment “smuggling,” fails to enforce forced-labor bans, and facilitates “snow-washing” through \[…\] The… ## [USTR Jamieson Greer and Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc Give Remarks on Potential Trade Deal](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/19/ustr-jamieson-greer-and-canadian-trade-minister-dominic-leblanc-give-remarks-on-potential-trade-deal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ustr-jamieson-greer-and-canadian-trade-minister-dominic-leblanc-give-remarks-on-potential-trade-deal) _2026-08-19 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ Earlier today following a meeting in Washington, D.C., between Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, both representatives delivered remarks to reporters. There are no details provided, however, within his remarks, Greer says he is confident that a deal has been reached as they work to finalize the details. USTR \[…\] The post USTR Jamieson… ## [“Digital Trade Alignment” With US Fuels Speculation](https://www.freezenet.ca/digital-trade-alignment-with-us-fuels-speculation/) _2026-08-19 · Drew Wilson · Copyright Archives - Freezenet.ca_ A typical last minute temporary resolution to the US trade story has some speculating on what "digital trade alignment" means. The post “Digital Trade Alignment” With US Fuels Speculation appeared first on Freezenet.ca . ## [Former Ukraine Defense Minister Calls for Elections as Second Ukrainian Arrested for Nordstream Bombing](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/19/former-ukraine-defense-minister-calls-for-elections-as-second-ukrainian-arrested-for-nordstream-bombing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=former-ukraine-defense-minister-calls-for-elections-as-second-ukrainian-arrested-for-nordstream-bombing) _2026-08-19 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ The timing of these events is remarkable. Almost so remarkable that one might think they are intentionally sequenced. It started yesterday when the very popular former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov issued a striking warning about Ukraine’s government, corruption, and the need to develop an immediate mechanism for elections even while the war against Russia \[…\] The post Former Ukraine… ## [President Trump Takes Media on Tour of White House Renovation and Repair](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/19/president-trump-takes-media-on-tour-of-white-house-renovation-and-repair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-trump-takes-media-on-tour-of-white-house-renovation-and-repair) _2026-08-19 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ Earlier today, President Trump took the media on a tour of current White House renovations and repairs. President Trump spoke at length about each aspect of the renovation and repair that is underway, giving specifics about the standards, measurements and systems that are being used in the process. You can tell President Trump is a \[…\] The post President Trump Takes Media on Tour of White House… ## [August 19th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 577](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/19/august-19th-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-577/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=august-19th-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-577) _2026-08-19 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in \[…\] The post August 19th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration… ## [Wednesday, August 19th – Open Thread](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/19/tuesday-august-19th-open-thread-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuesday-august-19th-open-thread-3) _2026-08-19 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. \[…\] The post Wednesday, August 19th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge . ## [South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff Debate Was Uncomfortable for Darline Graham](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/18/south-carolina-gop-senate-runoff-debate-was-uncomfortable-for-darline-graham/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=south-carolina-gop-senate-runoff-debate-was-uncomfortable-for-darline-graham) _2026-08-19 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ I’m sure she is a very nice person. Mrs Graham likely has all the best intents and inclinations. However, unfortunately I have strong reservations that Republicans can hold that South Carolina senate seat if Darline Graham goes into a general election against a Democrat candidate. The special election debate between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman \[…\] The post South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff… ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FqQpgVtxZGuH) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [President Trump Pauses 50 Percent Tariffs Against Canada Hours Before Effect](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/18/president-trump-pauses-50-percent-tariffs-against-canada-hours-before-effect/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-trump-pauses-50-percent-tariffs-against-canada-hours-before-effect) _2026-08-19 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ President Trump has paused the 50% tariffs set to go into effect against Canada at midnight. According to media reports, after the Canadian trade delegation failed to come to a negotiated settlement on key USMCA terms, Prime Minister Mark Carney called President Trump earlier today to discuss the tariffs that were scheduled to begin tomorrow. \[…\] The post President Trump Pauses 50 Percent Tariffs… ## [The Visibility Gap](https://northamericacompass.substack.com/p/the-visibility-gap) _2026-08-07 · North America Compass · North America Compass_ How AI Can Stop Chinese Transshipment Under USMCA ## [USMCA Round Three: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly](https://northamericacompass.substack.com/p/usmca-round-three-the-good-the-bad) _2026-07-30 · North America Compass · North America Compass_ Three days of talks, 40 fewer irritants, and the closest thing yet to a shared North American posture on China. Yet, nothing has come off the table. ## [You Own Nothing: Twin PSN/XBox Outages Cuts Game Access](https://www.freezenet.ca/you-own-nothing-twin-psn-xbox-outages-cuts-game-access/) _2026-07-29 · Drew Wilson · Copyright Archives - Freezenet.ca_ The argument for game consoles going all digital just got a heck of a lot harder after two outages on PSN and XBox. The post You Own Nothing: Twin PSN/XBox Outages Cuts Game Access appeared first on Freezenet.ca . ## [Meta Proposes Dropping Online News Act for Journalism Support](https://www.freezenet.ca/meta-proposes-dropping-online-news-act-for-journalism-support/) _2026-07-27 · Drew Wilson · Copyright Archives - Freezenet.ca_ The staggering damage caused by the Online News Act could come to an end if Meta's proposal is taken seriously. The post Meta Proposes Dropping Online News Act for Journalism Support appeared first on Freezenet.ca . ## [Sony Deletes Even More Playstation Digital “Purchases”](https://www.freezenet.ca/sony-deletes-even-more-playstation-digital-purchases/) _2026-07-17 · Drew Wilson · Copyright Archives - Freezenet.ca_ Sony continues to prove why it can't be trusted with a digital only Playstation 6 console as it deletes "purchases". The post Sony Deletes Even More Playstation Digital “Purchases” appeared first on Freezenet.ca . ## [Player Run Minecraft Servers are “Piracy”, ESA Says](https://www.freezenet.ca/player-run-minecraft-servers-are-piracy-esa-says/) _2026-07-04 · Drew Wilson · Copyright Archives - Freezenet.ca_ As next generation consoles go digital only, the ESA is arguing that player run servers are "piracy". The post Player Run Minecraft Servers are “Piracy”, ESA Says appeared first on Freezenet.ca . ## [Don't Let the USMCA Drift Away](https://northamericacompass.substack.com/p/dont-let-the-usmca-drift-away) _2026-06-30 · North America Compass · North America Compass_ The threat to North America was never withdrawal. It's drift. ## [There Will be No Deal By July 1](https://northamericacompass.substack.com/p/two-steps-forward-one-step-back) _2026-06-04 · North America Compass · North America Compass_ Takeaways from the first USMCA negotiating round in Mexico City and the latest from Canada ## [The Rubicon Has Been Crossed](https://northamericacompass.substack.com/p/the-rubicon-has-been-crossed) _2026-05-05 · North America Compass · North America Compass_ Washington indicted a sitting Mexican governor. What comes next for USMCA? ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OeRw92bupjCW) _2026-05-05 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Australia Pushes for Existence Tax to Cover Up Failed Link Tax](https://www.freezenet.ca/australia-pushes-for-existence-tax-to-cover-up-failed-link-tax/) _2026-04-29 · Drew Wilson · Copyright Archives - Freezenet.ca_ Australia was completely humiliated when their link tax law went down in flames. Now, they are taxing Meta as compensation. The post Australia Pushes for Existence Tax to Cover Up Failed Link Tax appeared first on Freezenet.ca . ## [Same Treaty. Two Very Different Games.](https://northamericacompass.substack.com/p/same-treaty-two-very-different-games) _2026-04-23 · North America Compass · North America Compass_ Mexico is all in. Canada is holding the line. That divergence is becoming the story of the USMCA review ## [Online Streaming Act, Online News Act Called Out in National Trade Estimate Report](https://www.freezenet.ca/online-streaming-act-online-news-act-called-out-in-national-trade-estimate-report/) _2026-04-06 · Drew Wilson · Copyright Archives - Freezenet.ca_ The Online Streaming Act and Online News Act continues to be a trade problem with the US government. The post Online Streaming Act, Online News Act Called Out in National Trade Estimate Report appeared first on Freezenet.ca . ## [The USMCA Review Is Here. Here Is What Is Driving It.](https://northamericacompass.substack.com/p/the-usmca-review-is-here-here-is) _2026-04-02 · North America Compass · North America Compass_ Five forces reshaping North America's most consequential trade negotiation ## [Not All Trade Deficits Are Created Equal](https://northamericacompass.substack.com/p/not-all-trade-deficits-are-created) _2026-03-12 · North America Compass · North America Compass_ Why Vietnam Should Worry Washington More Than Mexico and Canada ## [US Supreme Court Confirms that Art Created by AI Cannot be Copyrighted](https://www.freezenet.ca/us-supreme-court-confirms-that-art-created-by-ai-cannot-be-copyrighted/) _2026-03-03 · Drew Wilson · Copyright Archives - Freezenet.ca_ The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a case trying to overturn the lower courts decision on AI art and copyright. The post US Supreme Court Confirms that Art Created by AI Cannot be Copyrighted appeared first on Freezenet.ca . ## [Canadian TV Stations File CRTC Complaint Over Links to Their News Websites](https://www.freezenet.ca/canadian-tv-stations-file-crtc-complaint-over-links-to-their-news-websites/) _2026-03-01 · Drew Wilson · Copyright Archives - Freezenet.ca_ Multiple Canadians news stations are crying foul that people are posting links to their news websites, filing a CRTC complaint. The post Canadian TV Stations File CRTC Complaint Over Links to Their News Websites appeared first on Freezenet.ca . ## [Emergency Tariffs End. Uncertainty Does Not](https://northamericacompass.substack.com/p/emergency-tariffs-end-uncertainty) _2026-02-24 · North America Compass · North America Compass_ The U.S. Supreme Court narrowed emergency tariff powers, but Section 122 and other tools ensure that trade policy uncertainty continues under a new legal architecture. ## [How Real Is the Exit Threat?](https://northamericacompass.substack.com/p/how-real-is-the-usmca-exit-threat) _2026-02-12 · North America Compass · North America Compass_ What Trump’s renewed exit threat really means for the USMCA. ## [CRTC Incurs Fourth Lawsuit Over Online Streaming Act (MPAC)](https://www.freezenet.ca/crtc-incurs-fourth-lawsuit-over-online-streaming-act-mpac/) _2025-12-20 · Drew Wilson · Copyright Archives - Freezenet.ca_ The CRTC has, once again, been sued over the Online Streaming Act. This time, by the Motion Picture Association Canada and several others. The post CRTC Incurs Fourth Lawsuit Over Online Streaming Act (MPAC) appeared first on Freezenet.ca .