Denald Trump’s “stupid” decision to tax American imports from Canada for 25%, Justin Trudeau attracted the wrath of Donald Trump.
The Canadian Prime Minister retaliated. Donald Trump announced on Monday that this Tuesday, imports from Canada, like Mexico, will be taxed up to 25%. A “stupid” decision by Donald Trump tried on Tuesday evening at a press conference Justin Trudeau. For him, the American president wishes to “drop the Canadian economy” in order to “be able to annex” the country.
“I do not know what negotiation we could start” in such a context, said Justin Trudeau, recognizing that “it will be hard and it will hit Canada hard”. Nevertheless, the one who will give up his place in a few days considered that the country will not “back up”. The resigning Canadian Prime Minister also addressed the Americans. “Your government has chosen to inflict this on you. […] Since this morning, the markets have been decreasing and inflation will increase spectacularly throughout your country, “he warned. In his speaking, Justin Trudeau has particularly insisted on the unilateral aspect of this Washington decision.
Donald Trump threatens to outbid
Canadian Prime Minister’s statements did not stay without response to the White House. Donald Trump reacted in the process on his Truth Social network, threatening the “Governor Trudeau”, as if Canada was already the 51st US state: “When [Justin Trudeau] will reply by a customs duty in the United States, our reciprocal customs duties will immediately increase in the same proportion. “