Their interactions have often gone beyond standard diplomatic disagreements, spilling into the realm of personal shade.
These exchanges were not just about politics; they frequently revealed the sharp contrasts in their leadership styles.
The G7 showdown
The 2018 G7 summit in Quebec provided another flashpoint in the Trump-Trudeau saga.
Trump’s reaction was swift and harsh.
Soon after, Trump announced that the U.S. would withdraw its endorsement of the G7 communique.
The move shocked many, as it underscored just how deeply personal Trump’s response to criticism could be.
The fallout from this incident marked a low point in U.S./Canada relations during Trump’s presidency.
This moment illustrated how their disagreements often escalated beyond policy, turning into personal confrontations that dominated international headlines.
In the video, Trudeau appeared to mock Trump, commenting on the length of his press conferences.
The video quickly went viral, sparking headlines worldwide.
Trump responded sharply when asked about the incident during a press conference.
“Well, he’s two-faced,” Trump said bluntly (viaNPR).
He also canceled his planned press conference and left the summit early, demonstrating his displeasure.
This came after ameeting between Trump and Trudeau where they discussed tariffs and trade agreements at Mar-a-lago.
Political analysts saw the remark as a thinly veiled insult aimed at undermining Trudeau’s authority.
Trudeau, for his part, responded diplomatically but firmly.
“I’m a fighter.
Every bone in my body has always told me to fight because I care deeply about Canadians.
“Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State.
The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat.
Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned,” Trump posted onTruth Social.
