Turning Anger at america into Art

<p>Our government has finally struck back against the american regime for their stupid tariffs, except not until Sept 8. Gym bros in Canada will be hit particularly hard with 50% duty on whey protein and gym equipment. It is all so stupid.</p><p>In this episode I talk about what I&#39;ll do as a designer now that my export market to the USA has shut for our precious metals jewelry products. A product design came to me that incorporates my anger at the USA so I am making a prototype now. It incorporates Canadian aluminum, Canadian design, and Canadian anger into beautiful organic-shaped hefty key fob aimed at Canadian, US, and Asian customers.</p><p>Also, how the small animals on the property are reminding me to prepare now for winter.</p><p><br></p><p>TRIBE – Custom Made Sterling Silver Trophy Belt Buckles and Jewelry – Product of Canada <a href="https://tribe.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://tribe.ca</a></p><p><br></p><p>Send an email to alexd@cannabisgoldsmith.com to get on our mailing list or to order custom jewelry products from TRIBE. Note that American customers will pay a 50% premium on Canadian jewelry products after August 19, 2026</p><p><br></p><p>The Cannabis Goldsmith is an Art &amp; Design podcast produced by TRIBE COMMUNICATIONS INC. in Ontario, Upper Canada. </p><p><br></p><p>© and ℗ 2026 Alex Dordevic</p><p><br></p><p>TRIBE is a registered trademark</p><p><br></p>