Live updates as Canada fights against 25% U.S. tariffs and braces for economic pain

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of having ulterior motives behind the tariffs imposed on Canadian goods. In a recent statement, Trudeau claimed that Trump’s ultimate goal is to see a complete collapse of the Canadian economy in order to make it easier to annex the country.

Trudeau firmly stated, “That is never going to happen.” Despite Trump’s repeated suggestions that Canada should become the 51st state and his insinuations that tariffs could be lifted if this were to occur, Trudeau remains steadfast in his belief that annexation is not a possibility.

The prime minister believes that Trump’s aggressive stance on tariffs is driven by his desire to bring Canada under U.S. control. Trudeau dismissed Trump’s claims that the tariffs are necessary to combat the flow of fentanyl from Canada to the U.S., labeling them as “completely bogus.” Additionally, Trudeau fact-checked Trump’s assertion that U.S. banks are not permitted to operate in Canada, clarifying that they are indeed allowed to do so.

Trudeau has vowed to stand up to Trump and protect Canadian interests. He warned that the impact of the tariffs will soon be felt by American families and even by Trump himself. As tensions between the two countries continue to escalate, Trudeau remains resolute in his commitment to defending Canada’s sovereignty and economic stability.

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