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Poilievre’s Backbone vs. U.S. Trade Chaos | Winnipeg News

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is rallying for tougher negotiating tactics with the U.S., blaming Mark Carney for Canada’s perceived concessions — from scrapping the digital tax to dropping counter-tariffs. But reality checks: past allies like the EU and Japan have struggled against Trump’s erratic trade style, and even U.S. officials are flustered by his unpredictability. Poilievre’s push may be more about political positioning than policy — aiming to reframe himself as the strong defender of Canadian interests amid slipping popularity. With talks resuming in Washington and a looming…

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