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But Trudeau is not without fault. In fact, two of Trump’s major criticisms against Trudeau are spot on. First, Trudeau did not approach negotiations with Trump in good faith, and second, Canadian protectionism and trade barriers need to be dismantled.

Trump has been threatening a new trade regime since he launched his presidential campaign three years ago. Originally, he had no problem with Canada; his focus was squarely on Mexico and China – countries with minimal environmental regulations and non-existent labour standards that allow them to undercut American jobs.

“Canada is no problem,” said Trump in January 2017, the month he was sworn into office.

“Do not worry about Canada, do not even think about them … we have had a very fair relationship with Canada. It has been much more balanced and much more fair.”

So, what happened? Something changed over the past few months, and there’s plenty of evidence showing that Trudeau and his team have unnecessarily provoked the Trump administration and made adversaries out of a long-time friend and ally.

Trudeau insiders like Scott Brison, Bruce Anderson, Carolyn Bennett and Gerald Butts have made a habit of bashing Trump and mocking him on social media. The Liberal Party of Canada has sent out fundraising letters attacking Trump and accusing him of “turning (his) back on the world.”

Just days before the G7 summit began, Trudeau’s office leaked an embarrassing story about Trump to Jim Acosta (a fervent Trump-hating reporter) at CNN (Trump’s least favourite news outlet).