Trudeau Blasts US Tariffs, Vows Canada Will Stand Strong

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In a fiery press conference during his final week in office, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the new tariffs imposed by the United States, calling the move “a dumb thing to do.” He accused the US of launching “a trade war against… its closest partner and ally, its closest friend.”

 

In response, Canada plans to impose 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods, starting with an immediate tariff on $30 billion worth of imports. Trudeau also announced that Canada will file a legal challenge at the World Trade Organization (WTO), arguing that the tariffs violate an existing free trade agreement with the US.

 

Trudeau directly addressed the American people, making it clear that Canada did not “want this” and accusing President Donald Trump of endangering American jobs by escalating trade tensions. He reiterated that the tariffs were unjustified and unnecessary, emphasizing, “There is absolutely no justification or need for these tariffs today.” He also mentioned his past collaboration with Trump on major issues and said he expected to speak with the US president in the coming days.

 

During the press conference, Trudeau was asked whether the tariffs amounted to an act of war. He reiterated that the US had initiated a “trade war” and warned that it would hurt both nations, particularly American families. He stressed that Canada would not allow itself to be divided over this issue, urging unity among Canadians.

 

When asked what Trump hoped to achieve with the tariffs, Trudeau dismissed the US president’s claim that they were related to fentanyl as “bogus” and “completely false.” Instead, he argued that Trump’s real goal was to “see a total collapse of the Canadian economy,” making it easier for the US to annex Canada. He firmly rejected this notion, declaring, “Canada will never be the 51st state.” He added, “We are Canadians, we will fight, and we will win.”

 

Trudeau also criticized Trump’s stance on the opioid crisis, asserting that Canada had already taken significant action to combat fentanyl production. He accused Trump of undermining previous agreements between the two countries and insisted that claims of Canadian inaction on the issue were “totally false.”

 

Shortly after Trudeau’s press conference, Trump responded on social media, warning that any retaliatory tariffs from Canada would be met with an equal increase in US tariffs. Referring to Trudeau as “Governor Trudeau,” Trump appeared to continue pushing the narrative that Canada should be absorbed as a US state, a notion that Trudeau had strongly rejected.

 

Based on a report by BBC  2025-03-05

 

 

[Tug]

Well yea it’s a stupid move by trump just one among many and we gotta pay for trumps nonsense.sad 

[Hamus Yaigh]

And Trump then threatens to add 'reciprocal' tariffs to counter the 25% Canada tariffs that balance the original Trump 25% tariffs.

 

Donald, Dumb and Dumber.

[blaze master]

They will announce some sort of deal tomorrow. 

 

 

[Harrisfan]

41 minutes ago, Tug said:

Well yea it’s a stupid move by trump just one among many and we gotta pay for trumps nonsense.sad 

Canada has more tariffs already. You haters know nothing. Canada has problems worse than the US and Trudeau is a dumb show pony.

[JonnyF]

Suck it up Justin.

 

The party's over. 

[Harrisfan]

4 minutes ago, Hamus Yaigh said:

And Trump then threatens to add 'reciprocal' tariffs to counter the 25% Canada tariffs that balance the original Trump 25% tariffs.

 

Donald, Dumb and Dumber.

So ignorant. Canada has had higher tariffs for years. Lefties - dumbest.

[hotsun]

I thought he resigned. How long is it gonna take till hes gone? Canada is already beyond saving

[Gsxrnz]

2 minutes ago, blaze master said:

They will announce some sort of deal tomorrow. 

 

 

 

I agree.  Trump doesn't start negotiations with a handshake. He punches you twice in the face, kicks you in the goolies, then gives you a brotherly hug. 

[bamnutsak]

7 minutes ago, blaze master said:

They will announce some sort of deal tomorrow. 

 

 

 

I'm reminded of Mr. Miyagi...

 

Tariffs on, tariffs off.

 

Yeah, I know, I don't understand the 4D chess trump is playing.

[Harrisfan]

11 minutes ago, bamnutsak said:

 

I'm reminded of Mr. Miyagi...

 

Tariffs on, tariffs off.

 

Yeah, I know, I don't understand the 4D chess trump is playing.

Makes sense to about 190 nations that use them.

[save the frogs]

where is this all leading ? tariffs ... and then ? 

 

[JAG]

1 hour ago, save the frogs said:

where is this all leading ? tariffs ... and then ? 

 

Perhaps Trudeau is right - an attempt to destroy Canada's economy as a prelude/excuse to annexation.

 

Why?

 

Trump and his backers are very focussed on the "rare earth minerals" and Canada has a lot of them. They want them - it is to them what the oil boom was in places like Texas in the last century. The same motivation applies to Greenland and Ukraine. The current US Government is not really interested in, or bothered about domestic or international consequences, it works for its wealthy backers, who see this as an opportunity to become vastly wealthier.

[JonnyF]

1 hour ago, save the frogs said:

where is this all leading ? tariffs ... and then ? 

 

 

And then? Equal tariffs. 

 

He is simply looking for a level playing field. 

 

If (for example) they are putting 30% on US goods but the US is only putting 10% on their goods, it is not a level playing field.

 

So in the above example, he wants them to drop their tariffs to match the 10%. If they refuse he will increase US tariffs to 30%. 

 

One way or another he will ensure the tariffs are more equal. After a few months of losing billions of dollars at 30% both ways, they will see the error of their ways and agree to 10% both ways.

 

Which is what Trump wanted in the first place. 

 

Winning. 

[steven.g]

Trudeau has resigned- he needs to go back to his dance classes and stay out of politics- permanently.

[JonnyF]

33 minutes ago, steven.g said:

Trudeau has resigned- he needs to go back to his dance classes and stay out of politics- permanently.

 

I think the world has enough problems without Trudeau dancing.