Manitoba Premier Calls Trump Bad Person in Talks

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew publicly denounces President Trump as a “bad person” and “not to be trusted,” urging Canada to push for a deal in trade talks while resisting concessions, even as discussions progress toward restoring U.S. alcohol sales to help avert tariffs. Federal Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada is close to finalizing an agreement and remains in Washington to push for a deal, with Trump describing the emerging terms as very fair and tariffs temporarily postponed. Kinew emphasizes a Team Canada approach, signaling that Manitoba may align with Carney’s push for concessions if necessary, while urging Canadians to buy domestic products. Other provincial leaders, including premiers from Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia, show public backing for Carney’s negotiation strategy, and Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier notes consensus among premiers to restore U.S. alcohol to shelves. The reporting consistently frames the broad consensus in Canada to maintain pressure for a favorable deal while navigating U.S. tariff relief and shared political dynamics with President Trump.