In recent comments, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has clarified that he does not endorse MP Jamil Jivani's remark suggesting that Canadians are overreacting with an 'anti-American hissy fit' in response to U.S. trade tariffs and President Trump's statements regarding Canadian sovereignty. Jivani, who recently visited Washington to engage with U.S. officials, expressed the belief that Canada should not alienate the U.S. during negotiations over tariffs, which have been a source of tension between the two countries.

Following his trip, Jivani spoke to Breitbart, advocating for cooperation between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the White House to resolve these trade disputes rather than engaging in negative rhetoric. Poilievre emphasized that while he understands Canadians' dissatisfaction with increasing tariffs, he does not align himself with Jivani’s portrayal of the situation. This indicates a nuanced position within the Conservative Party on managing relations with the U.S., especially considering the importance of trade.

The implications of these statements are significant as they reveal differing views within the party about how to approach U.S.-Canada relations amid rising protectionism from the Trump administration. With the Canadian public increasingly concerned about their economic ties to the U.S., Poilievre's distancing from Jivani may reflect an attempt to maintain broader electoral support by balancing calls for strong Canadian sovereignty with the pragmatism needed for trade negotiations.