This is what I'm seeing with the Ukraine situation too. They cannot seem to comprehend Ukraine is in a weaker position and needs to concede some points to come out alive. They would rather sustain a pointless war rather than negotiate because negotiating with Russia is "letting them win."
It's the same with Canada. It's like negotiating isn't even an option in their mind. Only retaliation, complaining, or doing nothing.
Even Trudeau admitted Canada was in a weaker position but instead of going for the classic "Honey, let's talk about this!" when the stronger partner is mad, he just gets angry and lashes back resulting in an escalation and Trump deciding he can't make deals with you so he'll just enforce what he wants and ignore your pathetic whining.
They're so retarded.
Edit: I didn't know about the Canadian parliament thing. That is useful information. Why not just say that you can't pass any new legislation until the end of the month and work out some starter deals to circle back to until then? You don't have to double down and get ass hurt. Hell, Trump was negotiating and making deals before he was even in office.