Bolton warns Carney against Trump-like trade rhetoric
John Bolton, former national security adviser to Donald Trump, cautioned Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney against using Trump-like rhetoric in trade discussions. Bolton stated that relations under Carney can't worsen compared to those under Justin Trudeau but warned that language matters. Carney, who took office recently, expressed readiness to meet with Trump to discuss trade but dismissed Trump's suggestion of making Canada the 51st U.S. state as "crazy." Canadian officials are seeking to resolve a trade war with the U.S. that began in early March. Bolton criticized Trump's comments about Canada and the border, calling them historically ignorant. He suggested that Trump's threats of annexation are distractions from economic concerns, as businesses face uncertainty due to ongoing trade tensions.