Wed Mar 19 12:59:33 UTC 2025: ## Trump Calls Canada “One of the Nastiest Countries to Deal With” Amid Escalating Trade War
**Washington D.C. –** Tensions between the US and Canada soared further Tuesday as former US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on his northern neighbor, labeling it “one of the nastiest countries to deal with.” The remarks, made during an interview with Fox News, come amidst an ongoing trade dispute marked by US tariffs on Canadian goods and retaliatory measures from Canada, including boycotts of US products.
Trump attributed his tough stance on Canada to a belief that it should be the 51st US state, citing a grossly inflated figure of $200 billion in annual US subsidies to Canada. He dismissed the actual US trade deficit with Canada, which stood at $63.3 billion in 2024 according to the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office, as irrelevant. He further claimed US independence from Canadian imports, stating, “We don’t need their lumber, we don’t need their energy, we don’t need anything. We certainly don’t want their automobiles.”
The former President also renewed his attacks on former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, referring to him as “Governor Trudeau” and accusing the Canadian government of dishonesty in trade negotiations. These comments follow a recent change in Canadian leadership, with economist Mark Carney replacing Trudeau and vowing to resist Trump’s rhetoric until respectful dialogue is restored. Carney has stated that any discussions on US-Canada relations will only commence after Trump ceases his “disrespectful” comments about Canadian sovereignty.
Trump expressed indifference towards the upcoming Canadian federal elections in October, stating that he finds it easier to negotiate with the ruling Liberals than the Conservative opposition. His comments underscore the deeply strained relationship between the two countries and raise concerns about the future of US-Canada trade relations.
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