Donald Trump Mocks Chrystia Freeland Resignation: ‘Totally Toxic’ [Video]

President-elect Donald Trump took aim at Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finanace Minister Chrystia Freeland following her resignation, calling her “totally toxic.”

What’s New

“The Great State of Canada is stunned as the Finance Minister resigns, or was fired, from her position by Governor Justin Trudeau. Her behavior was totally toxic, and not at all conducive to making deals which are good for the very unhappy citizens of Canada. She will not be missed!!!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on Monday night.

Newsweek has contacted Chrystia Freeland for comment via email outside of normal working hours.

Why It Matters

Trump’s remarks come at a time when tensions are high between the Washington and Ottawa after the President-elect threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian products sent to the U.S.

Canada is a major trading partner of the U.S, accounting for almost 15 percent of U.S. trade volume. …