Donald Trump’s name-calling only strengthens Canadians’ resolve

The U.S. president has piqued the wrath of Canadians. We will govern ourselves accordingly. The boycott of American products and travel will continue.
The cascade of insults and braggadocio from U.S. President Donald Trump following the collapse of Canada-U.S. trade talks only serves to underscore that the Americans were never actually negotiating in good faith, writes Sheila Copps.Photograph courtesy of the White House/Molly Riley
Opinion
BY SHEILA COPPS
September 7, 2026

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." It is that old saying that could apply when it comes to the modern name-calling emanating from the president of the United States and his team. 

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