Pres. Trump Offers Blistering Rebuke Of Canadian Pm’s Trade Threats

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before leaving the White House in Washington, Friday, June 8, 2018, to attend the G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

OAN Newsroom
June 9, 2018
President Trump issues a blistering tweet about Canada and its Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, following his threat to impose tariffs on U.S. goods and his criticism of U.S. trade practices.

Based on Justin’s false statements at his news conference, and the fact that Canada is charging massive Tariffs to our U.S. farmers, workers and companies, I have instructed our U.S. Reps not to endorse the Communique as we look at Tariffs on automobiles flooding the U.S. Market!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 9, 2018

Trudeau called recent U.S. tariffs “insulting” and said Canada will not be pushed around.
President Trump later responded saying Trudeau acted “meek and mild” during the G7 summit, calling his new statements “very dishonest and weak.”

PM Justin Trudeau of Canada acted so meek and mild during our @G7 meetings only to give a news conference after I left saying that, “US Tariffs were kind of insulting” and he “will not be pushed around.” Very dishonest & weak. Our Tariffs are in response to his of 270% on dairy!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 9, 2018

He also noted the recent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are due to Canada’s 270 percent upcharge on U.S. dairy.