In a pointed barb, Trudeau said the US was starting a trade war with its closest allies at the same as it was “appeasing [Russian President] Vladimir Putin, a lying, murderous dictator”. In a pointed barb, Trudeau said the US was starting a trade war with its closest allies at the same as it was “appeasing [Russian President] Vladimir Putin, a lying, murderous dictator”. World / North America Sydney Morning Herald – Latest News