When Trump accused Trudeau of lying, calling him "meek and mild" and justified recently imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum by complaining about Canada's supply management system, Kenney wasn't having any of it. He tweeted:
A disappointing retrenchment into protectionism. It’s not credible to suggest that steel tariffs imposed against several US allies on national security grounds are a response to the 60 year old Canadian supply management system. Particularly when USA has massive dairy subsidies.
I’m in complete agreement with the Prime Minister’s statement. A reasonable, balanced and firm assertion that Canada will not be bullied, and that we will retaliate if the US Administration does not end its attack on our steel exports.
There may be some so-called conservatives who might take Kenney to task for defending Trudeau but if Trump takes this line with Canada it will adversely affect Alberta and Kenney must close ranks with Trudeau. Ontario Premier-elect Doug Ford would be wise to do the same. Canadian politicians should fight Trump's measures vigorously regardless of their political affiliation.
As usual, Trump's behavior is reckless and stupid. Should Trump's tariffs cause a recession he will only have himself to blame. Of course he won't. But if Trump supporters begin losing their jobs because of these policies then perhaps Trump will lose his job.
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