Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew attacks US President Donald Trump as negotiations continue over a Canada–US trade dispute. In remarks reported by both outlets, Kinew calls Trump a “bad person” and says he is “not to be trusted,” urging Canada to keep pushing rather than rush into concessions.
The dispute centers on threatened US tariffs, including an anticipated 50% tariff level, which Canada is trying to avoid. Both sources say Kinew also argues that Canada retains leverage in the talks. At the same time, Manitoba is considering whether to restore US alcohol sales, a step linked to advice from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, aimed at improving the chances of reaching a deal.
While the core facts are consistent across coverage, the outlets frame Kinew’s comments differently: one emphasizes the strength of his personal criticism of Trump, while the other places more weight on the practical angle of how Manitoba’s policy considerations could support broader efforts to avert the threatened tariffs.
