Former Vice Prime Minister Canada, Crystay Freeland, stated on Sunday that President Trump's decision to impose a 25 % tariff on Canada products, “betrayal” and “economic war.”
Trump will be signed on Saturdays on Mexico, Canada, and China's tariffs and will come into effect on Tuesday. Canadian energy imports only have tariffs at 10 %. Trump quoted illegal immigrants and Fentanyl smuggling when signing tariffs.
In an interview with CNN's “Fareed Zakaria GPS”, Freeland pushed back these concerns, stated that Trump's “excuse was a smooth DIC”, and pointed out that the rate of fentanyl at the north border was relatively low. 。
“This action is crazy,” she continued. “It's the best friend in the United States, your friend, your neighbor, your best betrayal in the world. It's an economic war, and the president is clear this morning, directly to our sovereignty. Attack.
“Americans will be surprised at Canada's reaction,” she added. “Because we are your friends and neighbors, but above all, we are angry, we are united and decisive, and Canada is strong, strong and free. We are us. We are united and we are going to fight for Canada. Will succeed.
Freeland is proceeding steadily to take over the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the Liberal Leader, as Trudeau has resigned last month. Freeland used to work as Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister under Torudeau, but resigned in December.
Freeland advertises Canada as the United States' largest market in the United States and questions the logic behind tariffs.
“We know Americans. We know that customers are always right for you. We are your biggest customer. Punching us on your face is not much meaningful. “Said Freeland.
She also stated that tariffs were illogical because they were “self -harm” for Americans.
“If you put a tariff on what Canada sells you, you will hurt the Americans. You have tariffs. You put tariffs on the oil and gas we sell to you. She is going to earn prices with pumps, and the price of grocery stores will be much higher, “she said.
Freeland stated that Canadians are united in this issue, but former Deputy Prime Minister said it was more important for Canadians than Americans.
“This is much more important than for you. Our sovereignty is a crisis. You are seeing a phenomenal, united, and decisive reaction throughout Canada,” she says. I said.
“And is this really important for you for Americans? Or, or the Americans say,” Wow, have you defeat those Canadians? ” I don't think so, “she said. “I think Americans actually recognize that we are great partners, great neighbors, and great friends. This is ridiculous. The value of Americans suffering from this As we said, we do not want this conflict.
