Crazily, Trump wants a trade war; Canada better gear up

Trump and his senior officials’ tirade has brought Canada-U.S. relations to an historic low.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured leaving the National Press Theatre in Ottawa last month, should move ahead quickly with aid to vulnerable Canadian sectors and support for export diversification away from the U.S., says Les Whittington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY LES WHITTINGTON

June 13, 2018

OTTAWA—Last weekend, Canadians got an indication of what they are really dealing with when it comes to United States President Trump. Annoyed that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a wrap-up G7 press conference that Canada would not be pushed around by its American neighbour, Trump blew up and b...

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