Trump trade adviser warns Canada over alleged election interference

A top trade adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Canada that it would face more consequences if it interfered in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. Peter Navarro made the remarks at an economic conference in Washington, saying Canadian lobbyists should leave the United States and accusing Canada of trying to influence U.S. politics through trade disputes. Navarro said Canada could face harsher treatment if it tried to affect races in states such as Maine and Michigan, where tariffs and crossborder trade have become campaign issues. He also criticized Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, saying they were using antiTrump messaging for domestic political gain. The comments came on the same day new U.S. trade restrictions on some Canadian goods took effect, including alcohol products, dairy byproducts, motorcycles and molasses. Carney declined to respond directly when asked about Navarro’s warning, while Canada’s trade minister said Ottawa would not apologize for defending Canadian workers and businesses.