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In Congress, July 4, 1776
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Lyrics & References below.
Meet TCL - That Canadian Lady
Meet TCL
(lyrics)
I'm just a proud Canadian, not into politics
We used to get along
But your national emergency is just a bag-a-tricks
These tariffs are so wrong
We've always loved Americans, but this is a mistake
Everything has changed somehow
If you open up your eyes
Then soon you’ll realize
It’s Lakaspinatosis now!
Meet TCL draws from publicly available legal, economic, and diplomatic records.
You are encouraged to review the sources below.
Sovereignty & International Norms
United Nations Charter — Article 2(4)
Prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.
Government of Canada — Official Statements on Sovereignty
Public affirmations of national sovereignty in response to annexation rhetoric.
U.S.–Canada Trade & Tariff Framework
U.S. Census Bureau — U.S.–Canada Trade Data
Details trade volume, sector dependency, and bilateral economic integration.
Congressional Research Service — Tariff Authorities & IEEPA
Explains statutory mechanisms through which tariffs may be imposed under emergency authority.
Emergency Powers & Border Authority
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. §§ 1601–1651)
Framework governing presidential emergency declarations.
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)
Statutory authority often invoked for economic sanctions and trade restrictions.
Public Trust & Democratic Norms
Pew Research Center — Trust in Government Trends
Longitudinal data measuring public trust in democratic institutions.
OECD — Democratic Governance Indicators
International metrics tracking rule of law and institutional stability.