‘Good Luck Justin’: Trump Accuses Canada’s Trudeau Of Using Tariffs Dispute To ‘Stay In Power’

Former US President Donald Trump has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of leveraging the ongoing trade dispute between their countries to hold onto power. The statement came after a 50-minute phone call between the two leaders, where they discussed US-imposed tariffs and concerns over fentanyl smuggling.

Trump revealed that Trudeau had called him to discuss possible solutions regarding tariffs. However, the conversation took an unexpected turn when Trudeau was unable to specify when Canada’s next election would take place. This, Trump suggested, made him question Trudeau’s intentions, leading him to believe that the Canadian leader was using the tariff issue to maintain his political standing.

“Justin Trudeau called me to ask what could be done about tariffs. I told him that many people have died from fentanyl coming through the borders of Canada and Mexico, and nothing has convinced me that it has stopped. He said it’s gotten better, but I told him, ‘That’s not good enough,’” Trump wrote on Truth Social. He added, “The call ended in a ‘somewhat’ friendly manner! He was unable to tell me when the Canadian election is taking place, which made me curious—like, what’s going on here? Then I realized he is trying to use this issue to stay in power. Good luck, Justin!”

Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January, is set to step down after a Liberal Party leadership contest this weekend. Meanwhile, US officials, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Vice President JD Vance, were also part of the phone call.

A Canadian source familiar with the discussion confirmed that Trump and Trudeau spoke about both trade and fentanyl smuggling. However, the source did not provide further details. The teams from both nations are expected to continue discussions in the coming days.

Trump has long criticized Canada’s efforts in stopping fentanyl trafficking, calling them insufficient. While Trudeau has maintained that less than 1% of fentanyl and undocumented migrants entering the US come from Canada, Trump has repeatedly dismissed these claims. With Trudeau’s exit approaching and US-Canada relations facing tensions, it remains to be seen how the trade and border security debates will unfold.

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