WASHINGTON, DC – Sources indicate that US President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have already reached a landmark treatise regarding the passing of the salt shaker at the table at the White House state dinner. The historic Condiment Passing Deal will ensure free trade of the salt between the two leaders dinner plates.
“Initially, we figured it might be best to go with the traditional reach-and-grab polices that usually accompany state dinners,” explained Trudeau moving aside his plate to sign the document. “But we realized this could further help foster American-Canadian relations. We’re still unsure about some details, such as what counts as an official request for salt and whether or not it would be acceptable to include a third party for salt passes over a long distance.”
“With salt being a limited resource, cooperation between the Canadian and American government has never been more important.” Obama stated in a press release. “Some might say that the middle of dinner is the wrong time to work on an international agreement, but without this deal, the White House could be in serious trouble from a bland lamb crisis.”
The unprecedented deal has drawn criticism from many, specifically those that believe America’s strategic source of table salt should not be shared with foreigners. Erin Lewtiz at Fox News called the agreement “a slippery slope.” “Hardworking Americans paid for that salt and now we’re sharing our precious reserves with canucks?” Lewtiz said in her blog. “This is international socialism!”
Issues being discussed during Trudeau’s visit to Washington include affirming the economic relations, new softwood trading regulations, and whether or not the chicken tastes funny to anyone.
At press time, a potential cold war was brewing about who would eat the last appetizer.
