Trump slams Canada PM, says won't endorse G7 communique
What's the story
US President Trump accused Canadian PM Justin Trudeau (also, G7 summit chairman) of making "false statements" and said the US won't endorse a G7 communique.
"Based on Justin's false statements at his news conference, and the fact that Canada is charging massive tariffs to our farmers, workers, and companies, I have instructed our US Reps not to endorse the Communique," Trump tweeted.
Here's more.
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President Trump's tweet
Based on Justin’s false statements at his news conference, and the fact that Canada is charging massive Tariffs to our U.S. farmers, workers and companies, I have instructed our U.S. Reps not to endorse the Communique as we look at Tariffs on automobiles flooding the U.S. Market!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 9, 2018
Angry words
Trump calls Justin 'very dishonest and weak'
In another tweet, Trump said, the Canadian PM acted so "meek and mild" in their joint discussions only to pledge later in a press conference that he would not be pushed around.
"Very dishonest & weak," Trump said, adding that recently imposed US tariffs on imports of Canadian steel and aluminum were in response to similar measures imposed on American dairy products by Canada.
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Trump's angry words for Justin Trudeau
PM Justin Trudeau of Canada acted so meek and mild during our @G7 meetings only to give a news conference after I left saying that, “US Tariffs were kind of insulting” and he “will not be pushed around.” Very dishonest weak. Our Tariffs are in response to his of 270% on dairy!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 9, 2018