Donald Trump’s fiery comments about Canada have added a fresh twist to an already tense relationship. Recently, the President-elect criticized U.S. subsidies to Canada, pointing out they total over $100 million annually. As if that wasn’t enough, he threw in a jab, saying many Canadians wish their country would become the 51st U.S. state, arguing they’d save on taxes and military spending. “Makes no sense!” Trump tweeted, stirring up a storm.
Meanwhile, Canadian politics are in turmoil. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing some tough challenges, especially after his Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned. Freeland left her role following disagreements with Trudeau over how to handle Trump’s growing tariff threats. Her resignation has sparked big questions about Trudeau’s leadership.
Trump, never one to hold back, commented on Freeland’s exit in his usual provocative style. He tweeted, “The Great State of Canada is stunned as the Finance Minister resigns, or was fired, from her position by Governor Justin Trudeau.” Referring to Freeland’s departure, he added, “Her behavior was totally toxic, and not at all conducive to making deals which are good for the very unhappy citizens of Canada. She will not be missed!!!”
The drama started earlier when Trudeau visited Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Although both leaders called the meeting “productive,” Trump made it clear he wasn’t budging on tariffs. Freeland, however, was vocal in her criticism of Trudeau’s softer approach to Trump’s “aggressive economic nationalism.” In a strongly-worded letter, she urged Trudeau to take a firmer stance, even pointing to Mexico as an example of how to deal with Trump more effectively.
Trump isn’t letting up. He’s continued taking shots at Trudeau, even jokingly suggesting the Canadian leader could serve as “governor” if Canada joined the United States. This ongoing feud has sparked serious debates back in Canada about Trudeau’s future, especially as concerns over inflation and immigration grow.
The political fallout from Freeland’s resignation is making waves. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich weighed in, saying Trump might have “broken Trudeau’s government” by pushing Freeland to resign. Gingrich speculated that Trudeau could even face a vote of confidence in Canada’s Parliament as a result.
For now, both countries are watching this drama unfold, unsure of what’s next for their rocky relationship. One thing is clear—this saga is far from over.
