Canada PM Trudeau Breaks Down In Tears as US-Canada Trade War Escalates
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was emotional during a press conference in Ottawa while addressing the ongoing trade war with the United States and the final days of his tenure.
The dispute intensified after the US imposed a 25 percent tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico, sparking economic tensions between the nations.
US President Donald Trump further provoked Trudeau by repeatedly calling him “Governor Trudeau” and suggesting that Canada should become America’s 51st state.
Trump later softened his stance, announcing that goods compliant with the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) would be exempt from tariffs until April 2, hinting at a possible reprieve for Canada.
Despite this, he continued to ridicule Trudeau, accusing him of using the crisis for political gain.
“Believe it or not, despite the terrible job he’s done for Canada, I think that Justin Trudeau is using the Tariff problem, which he has largely caused, in order to run again for Prime Minister. So much fun to watch!” Trump posted online.
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During his address, Trudeau struggled to hold back tears while discussing his commitment to Canadians, particularly in areas such as healthcare.
“On a personal level, I made sure that every single day in this office, I put Canadians first and I have peoples’ backs and that’s why I’m here to tell you all that we got you, even in the last days of this government, we will not let Canadians down today and well into the future,” he said, visibly emotional.
Trudeau is expected to step down as leader of the Liberal Party on Sunday ahead of Canada’s national election. Mark Carney, former head of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, is the frontrunner to succeed him, while former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who previously clashed with Trudeau over tariff policies, is also a key contender.
In response to US tariffs, Canada has imposed retaliatory measures, slapping a 25 percent duty on $155 billion worth of American goods, with $30 billion targeted immediately.
Trump warned of further retaliation, stating, “Please explain to Governor Trudeau, of Canada, that when he puts on a Retaliatory Tariff on the U.S., our Reciprocal Tariff will immediately increase by a like amount!”
He also argued that Canada is overly dependent on the US.
“We subsidize them $200 billion a year. Without us, Canada can’t make it,” Trump claimed.
Trudeau, however, remained defiant.
“We’re insulted, we’re angry, but we’re Canadian, which means we’re gonna stand up for each other, we’re gonna fight… and we’re gonna win,” he declared.
Trump continued to push the idea of Canada joining the United States, suggesting, “I say Canada should be our 51st state. There’s no tariffs, no nothing.”
He also criticised Canada’s defence spending, stating, “We protect Canada. But it’s not fair. It’s not fair that they’re not paying their way. And if they had to pay their way, they couldn’t exist.”
With tensions high, Canadians are now exploring ways to counter Trump’s tariff policies and impact the US economy in retaliation.
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