Rob Breakenridge: Pierre Poilievre ably makes the case for Canada, in America - National Post

Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during a news conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, Canada on June 25, 2026. Photo by Blair Gable/PostmediaArticle contentTwo days after Pierre Poilievre made the case for freer trade to Americans, on the Fox Business network, Donald Trump is suddenly upbeat about the prospect of a deal with Canada.Sign In or Create an Accountor View more offersArticle contentArticle contentRecommended VideosWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThere is near-zero possibility the two events are anything but coincidental, although the U.S. president is a noted and devoted devourer of cable news. They are instead concurrent events that reveal what it looks like when a leader knows he’s losing a trade war — and when another may be finding his feet.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentTrump has been dismissive of Canada’s Conservative leader in the past, and one has to wonder how he felt watching otherwise friendly cable news personalities nodding at Poilievre’s arguments against tariffs and in favour of free trade.Article contentArticle contentRight?The National Post newsletter that doesn’t hold back, giving readers the unvarnished truth on media, politics and culture.

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