Members of Democratic leadership tore into President Trump on Saturday for reversing his endorsement of the Group of Seven (G-7) joint communique and threatening to impose tariffs on Canada.
Trump attacked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a set of tweets sent after departing the summit ahead of schedule.
“Based on Justin’s false statements at his news conference, and the fact that Canada is charging massive Tariffs to our U.S. farmers, workers and companies, I have instructed our U.S. Reps not to endorse the Communique as we look at Tariffs on automobiles flooding the U.S. Market!” Trump tweeted.
Based on Justin’s false statements at his news conference, and the fact that Canada is charging massive Tariffs to our U.S. farmers, workers and companies, I have instructed our U.S. Reps not to endorse the Communique as we look at Tariffs on automobiles flooding the U.S. Market!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 9 June 2018
Hours earlier, Trudeau had announced that all leaders of the G-7 had signed on to a joint statement at the summit’s conclusion, as is customary.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) took a jab at Trump by condemning his earlier calls for Russia to be reinstated in the group.
“Are we executing Putin’s diplomatic and national security strategy or AMERICA’s diplomatic and national security strategy? After the last few days, it’s hard to tell,” Schumer tweeted Saturday.
Are we executing Putin’s diplomatic and national security strategy or AMERICA’s diplomatic and national security strategy? After the last few days, it’s hard to tell.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) 9 June 2018
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) chided Trump and his Commerce Department.
“This week started with @realDonaldTrump boosting a Chinese company identified as a national security threat to the U.S,” Pelosi tweeted.
