When the G7 Got Sticky: Trump, Trudeau, and the Canada “Back‑stab” Drama
After a toned‑down Pittsburgh‑style coffee at a G7 summit in Quebec, the U.S. turned the whole affair into a headline‑worthy saga. The story spun like a high‑speed Twitter snail: the headline was that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “stabbed” the U.S. in the back, and that the U.S. was the real victim of a diplomatic misfire. Donald Trump was the trigger‑finger, and trade tariffs became the game‑changer.
Trump’s Bullet‑point Fury
- “No endorsement” policy – Before rushing off to Singapore for a Kim Jong Un summit, Trump’d already penned a long‑handed message telling U.S. representatives to not back the joint communique that the G7 signed.
- Twitter bellow – His famous “stabbed us in the back” tweet was a quick spectacle for a newsroom that didn’t care if the claim was fact or flavor.
- Press‑panel rant – Economy adviser Larry Kudlow told CNN’s “State of the Union” that Trudeau had “really gutted the G7” and even cited possible repercussions in upcoming Chinese or North‑Korean talks.
- A voice on Fox – Trade gig‑ge Peter Navarro pushed a harsh message: “any one who backs out of trust with Trump gets a special spot in hell.”
- Tariff fuss – The phrasing doubled down on “massive tariffs on U.S. farmers, workers and companies” and warned that auto tariffs were “flooding the U.S. market.”
Trudeau’s Calm‑down Reaction
In a show of political stardom, Trudeau shrugged and said “we’re all about the deals.” He refuted the Trump‑style insults with a steady line: “We’ll take the same line of defense on July 1, if necessary.” That was his emotional approval of the G7 communique. The PM even posted the final communique on Twitter and bragged about designing a “historic agreement.”
Other Allies, Less Bitter
- Angela Merkel – “Immense sadness,” said the German Chancellor. “But the G7 is not the end.”
- Emmanuel Macron – “Peace‑building can’t be decided by a few emo‑tweet bursts.” The French president warned about incoherence and inconsistency.
- Canadian diplomats – Founded on a plain‑spoken message that “Canada doesn’t use ad‑hominem attacks,” they insisted the U.S. “wasn’t doing it right.”
What the G7 Communique Got Right (And What It Missed)
The double‑day negotiation promised the following clean‑cut points:
- Modernization of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to fix its quick‑fix problems.
- Alleviation of trade tariffs, non‑tariff barriers, and subsidies.
- Short, sweet at-coffee clarifications about climate, which (some say) didnt get the green light.
Trump Loses It… Reacts Back
Back at the “airport retreats,” what happened? Trump claimed the summit was lacking, said the EU was “brutal” to the U.S., and hinted that he’d do what he “told them.” He even joked that the EU were “smilling” at him. The U.S. was “bleeping” over stake‑world crimes, while Canada and the EU still wanted the tariff rewrites to stick.
Bottom Line
Picture a cocktail party where each guest has a different drink order. Trump’s splash of rhetorical sugar tasted; Trudeau licked up his bland clarity; the other nations offered polite nods. The G7 communiqué went out, but the after‑party was a messy one. In the end, the complaints were like a politician’s “insult” fire‑works that set the stage for future subsidies and trade misalignments. It was a reminder that even the hardest‑knocking nations can get a second‑chance at a comedy‑like peace.
