Canadian Premier Blasts Trump, Predicts "Slaughter" in Midterms 🗳️🇨🇦🇺🇸
Canadian Premier Blasts Trump, Predicts "Slaughter" in Midterms 🗳️🇨🇦🇺🇸
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew didn't hold back, slamming President Trump as "erratic" and "not to be trusted" amidst trade talks, even as a deal looms. #USPolitics #Canada
A prominent Canadian provincial leader, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, launched a sharp, no-holds-barred attack on President Donald Trump on Thursday, describing him as a "bad person" who is "not to be trusted." Kinew’s scathing remarks came amidst ongoing Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, urging Canada to maintain a strong stance rather than rushing into trade concessions with Washington.
Kinew, speaking at a press conference during Canada's Premier's Conference in Toronto, did not mince words. "Everybody knows the American president by now, he’s erratic, he’s irresponsible, and he’s not to be trusted," Kinew stated. He questioned the wisdom of making concessions with such a leader, emphasizing, "You can't make a good deal with a bad person, because who’s to say it’s not going to be undone?" The Premier also made a bold prediction regarding U.S. politics, stating that Trump would be "slaughtered" in the upcoming midterm elections.
Despite his strong criticism, Kinew acknowledged the complex reality of international relations. His province, Manitoba, is reportedly considering a federal request to restore U.S. alcohol sales. This move is aimed at averting threatened 50% U.S. tariffs, illustrating the delicate balance between political rhetoric and economic necessity. Kinew indicated that Manitoba might indeed join a "Team Canada" approach, aligning with federal efforts, while still encouraging consumers to prioritize Canadian products should U.S. goods return to shelves.
On the federal front, Dominic LeBlanc, the Canadian federal minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade, expressed optimism regarding the negotiations. LeBlanc reported that both nations are nearing a final agreement after his meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington. "We’re very close. We continue to make progress," LeBlanc affirmed, adding that Canadian officials would remain in Washington to finalize the deal.
President Trump, for his part, has characterized the emerging agreement as "very fair" to both sides. The contentious tariffs on approximately $20 billion in Canadian imports have been delayed until early Saturday morning, buying more time for the deal to be fully ironed out. The full terms of the agreement, however, are yet to be publicly released. Other provincial leaders, including those from Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia, have publicly backed the federal approach, highlighting a unified, albeit sometimes critical, Canadian front in these crucial trade discussions.
