Canada’s Energy Leaders Politely Rebuke Trump’s Tariffs During Texas Event [Video]

A trio of Canadian politicians condemned President Donald Trump‘s tariffs on Canada during an event in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday in what CBC News said was “in the most stereotypically Canadian way possible.”

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean and Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce made their remarks at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference.

Newsweek reached out to the U.S. Department for comment via an online media inquiry form outside of regular office hours.

Why It Matters

Tensions between the United States and its ally, Canada, have surged since the Trump administration imposed a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian products, excluding oil, on March 4. Some of these were later put on hold for a month.

The trade war and Trump’s repeated statement that he wants Canada to join the U.S. as its 51st state have sparked hostility in Canada, with the American national anthem being booed at a series of sporting events.

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