Canada’s Conservative Party Leader, Pierre Poilievre, did not hold back in his reaction to the sweeping import tariffs of 25 per cent imposed on all goods by U.S. President Trump. Poilievre made it clear that he believes Trump has “stabbed America’s best friend in the back” with these tariffs. He went on to deliver a strong message to the president, stating that Canada will fight back against these unfair measures.
In his address, Poilievre highlighted the negative impact these tariffs will have on both the Canadian and American economies. He pointed out that while Canada will undoubtedly suffer, so will the United States. Poilievre emphasized that the threats of tariffs have already caused trillions of dollars in stock market value to vanish over the past month, impacting both countries. He also mentioned that American consumers are already experiencing higher gas prices as a result.
When asked about Trump’s comment that he is “not a MAGA guy,” Poilievre remained unfazed. He expressed that his focus is solely on fighting for his country and ensuring that Canada remains self-reliant, sovereign, and independent. Poilievre made it clear that Canada will never become the 51st state, and will continue to stand on its own feet.
Overall, Poilievre’s statements reflect a strong sense of patriotism and determination to protect Canada’s interests in the face of economic challenges posed by the tariffs imposed by President Trump. It is evident that he is committed to standing up for his country and advocating for fair trade practices.
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