Justin Trudeau

Today the United States launched a trade war against Canada, their closest partner and ally, their closest friend.

We will also be challenging these illegal actions by filing dispute resolution claims at the World Trade Organization and through the USMCA.

Today, the United States launched a trade war against Canada. At the same time, they’re talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin — a lying, murderous dictator. Make that make sense.

tariffs would harm U.S. national security by cutting off access to energy sources, critical minerals and other commodities

The trade war is very dumb and I will relentlessly defend my country's economy.

We should be working together to ensure even greater prosperity for North Americans in a very uncertain and challenging world.

There wasn't a snowball's chance in hell

While less than 1 per cent of the fentanyl intercepted at the U.S. border comes from Canada, we have worked relentlessly to address this scourge that affects Canadians and Americans alike … Because of the tariffs imposed by the U.S…

I want to speak directly to one specific American, Donald. It's not in my habit to agree with the Wall Street Journal, but Donald, they point out that even though you're a very smart guy, this is a very dumb thing to do.

Canada will not let this unjustified decision go unanswered.

Even though you’re a very smart guy, this is a very dumb thing to do.

We will not back down from a fight, not when our country and the well-being of everyone in it is at stake.