In a rebuke of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, US President Donald Trump has labeled him “a loser” and accused him of damaging Canada with what he described as “radical left” and “Marxist policies.” Trump’s scathing remarks came after a tense exchange between the two leaders, following a hockey game in Boston where Canadian fans booed the US national anthem.
The rivalry between Trump and Trudeau has been marked by several public spats, with Trump previously threatening to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods and suggesting that Canada would fare better as the “51st state” of the US. The latest round of insults began when Trudeau taunted Trump on social media after Canada’s victory in the hockey match, writing, “You can’t take our country – and you can’t take our game.”
In an interview with Fox News, Trump did not hold back when asked to respond to Trudeau’s comments. “Justin’s a loser. Always has been,” Trump declared, continuing to accuse the Canadian leader of steering the country into turmoil with his progressive policies. Trump argued that Trudeau’s leadership had been detrimental to Canada, suggesting that the country was “doing terribly” under his rule.
Trump’s criticism of Trudeau came as the Canadian prime minister faces growing discontent within his own country. Trudeau’s approval ratings have plummeted from 60% when he took office in 2015 to just 22% by December 2024. In light of the declining popularity, Trudeau announced that he would step down as the Liberal Party leader, though he confirmed his intention to seek re-election.
Trump also speculated that Trudeau would not run again in the upcoming election, claiming, “That’s a smart move because he wouldn’t have a chance of winning.” Despite this, Trudeau has remained defiant, with his office rejecting Trump’s suggestion that Canada should join the United States. “Canada will never be the 51st state,” Trudeau reaffirmed.
Earlier this month, Trump had agreed to delay a controversial decision to impose tariffs on Canadian goods for 30 days, allowing for more time for trade negotiations between the two nations. However, Trump has repeatedly suggested that Canada’s economy could thrive if it were to become part of the United States, a notion that has been firmly rejected by Ottawa.
