As we told you yesterday, there was an attempted flex from the Globe and Mail that quickly imploded after the media outlet reported where Canada is winning over new fans because of the "trade war" with Trump and the U.S.:
Canada’s tough response to Trump’s trade war is winning fans in China https://t.co/P85oJ1dptr
— The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) August 26, 2026
Don't look now, but the Globe and Mail is kind of making Trump's point for him.
Up next is former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who was on CNBC's "Squawk Box" with Joe Kernen. The host mentioned the China connection and other issues. Things got awkward quickly. Watch:
‼️This is INCREDIBLE
— Tablesalt 🇨🇦🇺🇸 (@Tablesalt13) August 28, 2026
after Dominic Leblanc went on CNBC Squawk Box and got ROASTED
Chrystia Freeland goes on and GETS TORCHED EVEN WORSE
"How do you cozy up to one of the most repressive regimes (China)?
"Youre dead last in GDP growth? What went wrong?" pic.twitter.com/JTFAh5E5YT
Ouch! That's gonna leave a mark.
What Joe did here is more cruel and devastating to Canada than anything Trump has said in the last two years. pic.twitter.com/vwwUhqImZu
— Rikki Ratliff (@rikkiratliff) August 29, 2026
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Some questions answer themselves:
"What went wrong?"
— Tablesalt 🇨🇦🇺🇸 (@Tablesalt13) August 28, 2026
She was the finance minister of Canada. 😂
Look at her face - not even sure what to say here but it’s not going well Chrystia damn https://t.co/c5tJkBDUZU
— Dipper (@BotTheWrongDip) August 29, 2026
Flashback reminder about this particular Canadian official:
Remember when Chrystia Freeland laughed about freezing the bank accounts of Canadians during the Freedom Convoy?
— Kris Eriksen (@KEriksenV2) December 12, 2024
How is she still in power?
Corrupt to the core… pic.twitter.com/8RYfUEh2Eg
Unreal.
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