Trump warns Canadian politicians who cast him as “the enemy” face economic peril

Trump warns Canadian politicians who cast him as “the enemy” face economic peril

Trump says it is good politics for leaders like Prime Minister Carney to treat him as an adversary — until Canada’s economy collapses and the strategy turns against them.

Richard Miniter
First Published: September 3, 2026, 11:22 AM ETUpdates (1): September 3, 2026, 11:22 AM ET

Donald J. Trump warned that Canadian politicians who cast him as an adversary would pay a steep political price if their economy falters. Trump singled out Prime Minister Mark Carney, the head of Canada‘s government, in a message posted on Truth Social.