Trump weighs in on Canadian politics
The gist
U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Quebec's and British Columbia's new premiers in Truth Social posts.
The praise came with a dig at Canada's prime minister amid tariff tensions.
How it unfolded
- 2025Trump openly weighed in on politics beyond U.S. borders, including during Canada's 2025 election campaign.
- Aug 2026Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of Canadian goods; Prime Minister Mark Carney matched the levies "dollar for dollar."
- Oct 21, 2026The U.S. accused Canada of election interference ahead of the midterms in a fact sheet.