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Canadian Leader Says ‘Erratic’ Trump Is a ‘Bad Person’
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew labeled U.S. President Donald Trump as a "bad person" who is "erratic," "irresponsible," and "not to be trusted," expressing skepticism about making a reliable trade deal with him.
- Despite his criticism, Kinew agreed to lift the provincial boycott on American alcohol under pressure from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney but urged Canadians to continue supporting Canadian products by not purchasing U.S. booze.
- Canada and the U.S. are negotiating a new trade agreement following Trump's threats of 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods, with Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc indicating that a deal is close.
- Trump has praised the progress of the trade negotiations, calling the emerging deal "very fair," and has delayed $20 billion in tariffs on Canadian goods from Wednesday to Saturday.
- Kinew expressed confidence that Canada holds the upper hand in the negotiations, citing Trump's weakening position domestically and internationally ahead of U.S. midterm elections.
