Poilievre’s Plea to Trump: Too Little, Too Late?
At a “Canada First” rally, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre warned Donald Trump against jeopardizing Canada-U.S. relations through tariff threats and suggestions of Canadian statehood, emphasizing that Canada’s friendliness should not be mistaken for weakness. Poilievre presented Americans with two choices: economic conflict leading to mutual harm, or continued strong trade benefiting both nations. He also criticized the Liberal Party for using the tariff threat as a distraction from their record, and outlined his own election promises, including a “patriotic tax cut” and ending foreign aid to hostile regimes. The rally, though overwhelmingly attended, faced criticism from Liberals who deemed Poilievre’s messaging contradictory.
John Q. Hosedrinker