Justin Trudeau claims Trump’s tariffs are designed to weaken Canada for potential annexation
Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau addressed a fiery press conference to announce the beginning of trade warfare the United States
Justin Trudeau claims Trump’s tariffs are designed to weaken Canada for potential annexation
Premier Justin Trudeau on Tuesday alleged that the purpose for US the tariffs imposed by President Trump were to cripple Canada's economy so Trump can take over the country.
Just hours after Trump announced tariffs of 10% on Canadian imports of energy and 25% on all other items, Ottawa imposed immediate 25 percent tariffs on the 30 billion dollars worth of US imports, which includes appliances, cosmetics, tyres as well as wine and fruit and vowed to set a target for another C$125 billion within 21 days in the event of need.
Trudeau was also adamant about Trump's accusations regarding fentanyl trafficking, and added, "The excuse that he's offering for these s&p 500 today tariffs currently of fentanyl is a complete sham and completely unsubstantiated, totally fake.
"Let us not mislead ourselves about what Trudeau seems to be seeking. We won't ever be the 51st state of the United States," Trudeau added.
'Appeasing Putin'
Trudeau even addressed US president with his first name. He said, "I want to speak directly to a particular American, Donald. I'm not one to disagree to The Wall Street Journal, but Donald has been criticized by them for pointing that, despite being an extremely intelligent person it's a stupid thing to do," Trudeau added.
An agitated Trudeau was asked if Trump's decision to choose trade battles with allies and looking to cooperate with Russia is sensible. "Today we have seen that the United States launched a trade war with Canada as their closest friend and ally, as well as their close friend. In the same time they're discussing working in a positive way with Russia in order to appease Vladimir Putin, a lying and murderous dictator. It's a good idea," Trudeau said.
Trump reiterates his "Governor Trudeau" joke
Let Governor Trudeau from Canada in the event that you put up Retaliatory nasdaq today on America U.S., our Reciprocal Tariff will be increased immediately by the same amount! Trump posted the following on Truth Social.
