How Trump divided Trudeau and Freeland
3 weeks, 1 day ago

How Trump divided Trudeau and Freeland

Politico  

The bombshell announcement ended Freeland’s run as deputy prime minister and Trudeau’s trusted right hand, especially during the first Trump administration when the president reopened continental trade talks that posed a primordial threat to the Canadian economy. Trudeau wanted to spend money on a temporary two-month holiday tax break to win back working-class Canadians battered by soaring prices and a stagnant economy as his party’s poll numbers plummet; Freeland says she wanted to increase spending on border and security issues to assuage Trump’s criticism. “That means pushing back against ‘America First’ economic nationalism with a determined effort to fight for capital and investment and the jobs they bring.” LeBlanc, the New Brunswick-born son of a former Canadian governor general, moved swiftly after his hastily arranged swearing-in to project calm reassurance in the aftermath of a chaotic day that saw multiple calls for Trudeau’s resignation. “I had, today, interesting conversations with officials in the incoming administration in the United States on border security,” LeBlanc said before name-dropping Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

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Canadian foreign, finance ministers to meet Trump team on tariffs

Raw Story  

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India Today  

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Trump is going after Canada now – but everyone else is next
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CNN  

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Politico  

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Firstpost  

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Canadian official threatens to cut off US energy supply over Trump tariff threats

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Donald Trump mocks Justin Trudeau after dinner meeting: ‘Governor of Canada’

Hindustan Times  

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Raw Story  

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Raw Story  

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In a fresh jibe, Trump says had dinner with ‘Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada’

Firstpost  

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Canadian minister says Trump was joking when he said Canada could become the 51st state

Live Mint  

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Huff Post  

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Trump joked Canada could avoid tariffs by becoming 51st US state, says report

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Trudeau Told Trump Americans Would Also Suffer If Tariffs Imposed, Canadian Minister Says

Huff Post  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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What Trudeau told Trump at Mar-a-Lago
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What Trudeau told Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Politico  

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Canada's Trudeau Returns Home After Trump Meeting Without Assurances That Tariffs Are Off The Table
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Canada's Trudeau Returns Home After Trump Meeting Without Assurances That Tariffs Are Off The Table

Huff Post  

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Associated Press  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Canada's Trudeau says he had an 'excellent conversation' with Trump after tariffs threat
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NPR  

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Canada’s Trudeau Arrives in Florida for Meeting With Trump

Live Mint  

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Trudeau visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago amid tariff threats
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Trudeau visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago amid tariff threats

Salon  

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Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau flies to Florida to meet with Trump on tariffs threat
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Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau flies to Florida to meet with Trump on tariffs threat

LA Times  

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Justin Trudeau panics as Trump threatens to impose ‘devastating’ tariffs on Canada, makes urgent call to…
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Justin Trudeau panics as Trump threatens to impose ‘devastating’ tariffs on Canada, makes urgent call to…

Hindustan Times  

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CNN  

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Canada shares U.S. concerns about Mexican trade with China as possible trade talks loom
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The Independent  

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Canada shares U.S. concerns about Mexican trade with China as possible trade talks loom
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada shares U.S. concerns about Mexican trade with China as possible trade talks loom

Associated Press  

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2 months ago

Canada Plays China Card in Preparation for Trump Trade Fight

Live Mint  

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