Chrystia Freeland

‘We have to hear what is being said’ is a milquetoast euphemism for surrender. That is rarely an effective negotiating strategy.

That is not a way to have a partnership, and Canadians simply won't stand for it.

But it has to start with stopping punching your friends in the face, which is what Washington is doing right now.

If Americans are concerned about China in the world, which I am, the best way to act on China is with an alliance with America's traditional allies.

The current bully in chief

Canada must fight back. The only thing a bully understands is strength.

As Prime Minister, my approach would be united, strong, and smart.

The laws of economics prevail. And the reality is, your economic relationship with us is great. It is balanced. It is mutually beneficial.

My response was dollar-for-dollar retaliation. And after a few months, without any concessions, he lifted those tariffs.

I and the vast majority of Canadians consider that name-calling by the president to be juvenile, but also a compliment.

These are the dumbest tariffs in history. This is utterly self-mutilating.