Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was brought to tears during a press conference Thursday while speaking of the ongoing battle with U.S. President Donald Trump and his threats of tariffs as his days as leader of Canada wind down.

President Trump has accused Justin Trudeau of using the drama over tariffs to “stay in power,” following an explosive phone call with the Canadian prime minister as the war of words between Washington and Ottawa heated up on Wednesday.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday showed no signs of backing down from his tough stance on the tariff war initiated by US President Donald Trump, as he said Canada will continue its trade onslaught against the country for the "foreseeable future".

Trump warned that the U.S. will impose immediate reciprocal tariffs on Canada if Trudeau enacts retaliatory levies on American imports

President Donald Trump has taken the gloves off when it comes to the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and bestowed him a new nickname. What a week it has been for the president.

President Donald Trump imposed tariffs that prompted Canada and Mexico to seek solutions via phone calls. China, however, seeks negotiations on equal footing while preparing for increased US tariffs.