# ‘You don’t have to bow down’: Premier Kinew praises Canada’s response to Trump’s trade war

https://mins.news/en/video/32367

- Global News, 2026-08-25 22:27 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tvz3mkB42k

> Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew praised Canada’s response to the U.S. trade war while answering questions at an announcement of a $2.4 million investment in transitional housing for women and children fleeing family violence. He said discussions with the prime minister had focused on preparing for this situation for more than two years, adding that Americans would eventually see how damaging the presidency is.

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