Top Canadian official slams Trump for tariff plan as Trudeau leaves office: ‘You lose prosperity’

A top Canadian diplomat took aim at President Trump during an appearance on MSNBC Sunday, arguing that the tariffs Trump promised would be bad for both countries.

The comments come after Trump confirmed on Thursday that his 25% tariff would go into effect on March 4, reasoning that dangerous drugs such as fentanyl were still spilling over the U.S. border with Canada at an alarming rate. Michael Lee is a writer for Fox News. Prior to joining Fox News, Michael worked for the Washington Examiner, Bongino.com, and Unbiased America. He has covered politics for more than eight years.

"The proposed TARIFFS scheduled to go into effect on MARCH FOURTH will, indeed, go into effect, as scheduled. China will likewise be charged an additional 10% Tariff on that date. The April Second Reciprocal Tariff date will remain in full force and effect," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.