Poilievre tells US audience Canadians are 'wounded' from U.S. tariffs
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre visited New York to advocate for the removal of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. He expressed that Canadians feel 'wounded' by current trade tensions and emphasized the need for restored economic cooperation.
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This highlights ongoing trade friction between Canada and the U.S., which has significant implications for North American economic stability and cross-border relations.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Poilievre tells U.S. audience Canadians are feeling 'wounded' from U.S. trade actions The Conservative leader urged the U.S. administration and Congress to knock down tariffs
Join the conversation Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during a press conference in Regina, on Monday, September 7, 2026. Photo by Heywood Yu/Regina Leader-Post/Postmedia Article content OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was in New York City on Thursday, urging Americans to return to two-way tariff-free trade between Canada and the U.S.
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“Let’s knock down those tariffs and focus on building a stronger North America for our two separate countries,” said Poilievre, during an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box.
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