Canada’s foreign minister rebukes Trump at UN while guarding trade ties
On Sept. 29, 2025 at the U.N. General Assembly, Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand pushed back against President Donald Trump’s unilateralist rhetoric—urging continued multilateralism—while signaling caution to avoid escalating a trade dispute with the United States. The speech comes amid sharp bilateral tensions (including Trump’s past threats of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods), recent Canadian rollbacks of retaliatory tariffs, and the fact that more than 75% of Canada’s exports flow to the U.S., raising stakes ahead of an upcoming trade‑deal review.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Anita Anand delivered the speech at the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 29, 2025, warning that 'the multilateral system is threatened' and urging multilateral responses to global challenges.
- The article references prior Trump statements (including threats of 25% tariffs and remarks questioning the U.N.) and notes Canada recently dropped many retaliatory tariffs to match U.S. exemptions under the USMCA.
- Economic linkage: more than 75% of Canada’s exports go to the United States, making tensions materially significant to U.S. trade and supply chains.