Trump trade adviser says Canada will 'pay even more dearly' if 'you interfere' in U.S. midterms
U.S. trade adviser Peter Navarro has warned Canada against interfering in American midterm elections, threatening severe consequences. The comments come amid ongoing trade tensions and disputes over lobbying efforts in Washington.
Why it matters
This rhetoric signals a potential escalation in diplomatic and trade friction between the U.S. and Canada, impacting North American economic stability.
Peter Navarro, who has lashed out at Canada in the past , made these latest remarks during a talk at an economic conference in Washington on Tuesday.
Navarro was speaking generally about the Trump administration's trade policy when the conversation turned to the ongoing dispute with Canada. He blasted Canadians on "K Street" — an area in Washington known as a hub for lobbyists — telling them to "get the hell out of our country."
"The problem you have is you lobby this country and you've been successful in the past and you think you can keep doing that," Navarro said of Canada's approach.
"Memo to Canada: You cannot do that. That game is up and if you interfere in our elections in Maine or Michigan you will pay even more dearly."
Trump adviser says Canadian lobbyists should 'get the hell out' of U.S.
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