# ‘Never mistake our generosity for weakness’: Chrétien takes aim at Trump on 9/11 anniversary

https://mins.news/en/video/58094

- Global News, 2026-09-14 17:33 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNIYmj_CNVA

> Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien used a 9/11 anniversary ceremony in Gander to deliver a message to Donald Trump’s administration as its trade war with Canada escalates. Chrétien said Canadians are tolerant, but warned that their generosity should not be mistaken for weakness.

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