Justin Trudeau claims Trump's tariff conflict seeks to undermine Canada for 'simpler annexation'
The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, held a passionate press conference regarding the commencement of a trade dispute with the United States.
On Tuesday, Trudeau asserted that the purpose of President Donald Trump's tariff conflict is to weaken Canada’s economy, facilitating its annexation. Shortly after Trump announced a 10% tariff on Canadian energy imports and 25% on other goods, Canada swiftly retaliated with a 25% tariff on C$30 billion of US imports, such as cosmetics, electronics, tires, fruit, and wine, and promised to target an additional C$125 billion in 21 days if warranted.
Trudeau also responded to Trump’s claims regarding fentanyl trafficking, stating, “The rationale he’s using for these tariffs related to fentanyl is entirely unfounded, wholly unjustified, and completely incorrect. His true intention appears to be the complete downfall of Canada’s economy, which would simplify the process of annexation.”
“Let us not deceive ourselves about his apparent goals. We will never become the 51st state,” Trudeau insisted.
‘Catering to Putin’
Trudeau referred to the US president informally, saying, “I want to address one particular American, Donald. I don’t usually find myself agreeing with the Wall Street Journal, but Donald, they have pointed out that despite your intelligence, this is a misguided move,” Trudeau continued.
