The David Lin Report · Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland acknowledged that the escalating trade war with the US will cause economic pain for Canadians. Despite this, she stated that Canadians are prepared to endure it to defend their sovereignty. This stance is also supported by former Prime Minister Steven Harper.
“This trade war, it's going to hurt Canada. Canadians know that? The government has been very clear about it. But Canadians are prepared to take that pain because our sovereignty is worth it.”
“Canada should be prepared to endure any amount of economic harm to defend our sovereignty.”