President-elect Trump called former Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's actions “absolutely harmful” and claimed they would harm the country's trade with the United States shortly after leaving office.
“Canadians are stunned that the Minister of Finance has resigned or been removed from office by Governor Justin Trudeau,” President Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social Monday night. He mocked Prime Minister Trudeau. Governor. ”
“Her actions were completely harmful and in no way conducive to a beneficial transaction for very unfortunate Canadians,” he added. “I won’t miss her!!!”
Freeland submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Trudeau on Monday. In it, she cited President Trump's threat of tariffs on Canada as part of the reason, saying Canada needs to “take that threat very seriously” and counter “'America First' economic nationalism.” I warned you that there is.
“Our nation faces significant challenges today,” Freeland said in the letter. “The incoming U.S. administration is pursuing aggressive economic nationalist policies, including threats to impose 25% tariffs.”
“We need to take that threat extremely seriously,” she wrote. “It means not depleting our fiscal spark today and preserving the reserves that may be needed for the coming tariff war. It means we don't have that luxury and we want Canadians to It means avoiding expensive political gimmicks that make you wonder if you recognize the gravity of this moment.”
Last month, President Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada. He also said he would impose a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. The president-elect said the move is aimed at putting pressure on the country's largest trading partner to step up efforts to combat fentanyl smuggling and strengthen border security.
“Both Mexico and Canada have the absolute right and power to simply resolve this long-smoldering issue. We hereby demand that they use this power, and that they Until they do, it's time for them to pay a very high price!'' Trump said.
Freeland's resignation comes as the Prime Minister's approval ratings have plummeted due to concerns about immigration and inflation. Prime Minister Trudeau nominated Dominique LeBlanc, a close ally, to replace Freeland.
