Murray Wood: Trump’s potash claim is more ‘art’ than deal

The U.S. president says a deal is in the works to buy cheap potash from Belarus, but Murray Wood says Donald Trump probably should have checked with Belarus first.

Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.

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Mon., Sept. 21: Murray Wood says a road trip through the Maritimes turned up numerous other travellers from his home province. All it took was a Saskatchewan Roughriders cap!

Fri., Sept. 18: It isn’t quite fall yet – the season officially changes next week – but Evan Bray says fall is his favourite season, with hot days, chilly evenings, harvest on the farm and the end of mosquito season.

Thurs., Sept. 17: There’s been a lot of talk about Canada possibly becoming an “associate member” of the European Union. Evan Bray says Canadians deserve clarity before we go further down this road.

Wed., Sept. 16: Evan Bray says he understands skepticism about Bell’s giant AI data centre project, but some are so afraid of the idea that they’ve lost sight of the opportunity the centre offers.

Tues., Sept. 15: Evan Bray says there’s nothing wrong with Canada looking for new trade partnerships, but the idea of joining the European Union as an “associate member” just doesn’t feel right for the nation.