Trump tariffs latest: US ambassador to Canada receives death threat and white powder as trade war lo

Trump tariffs latest: US ambassador to Canada receives death threat and white powder as trade war looms

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-tariffs-trade-war-canada-ambassador-death-threat-powder-kelly-craft-a8402721.html

The US Ambassador to Canada received death threats after tensions increased between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the issue of tariffs.

Ambassador Kelly Craft received a package containing a death threat and white powder. The package was addressed to the US Embassy in Ottawa, however, it was discovered at her residence.

The package came with a note, filled with expletives, that also threatened Mr Trump and his family in addition to Ms Kraft, according to reports. The Secret Service, Ottawa police, and the US Embassy did not publicly addressed the matter or respond immediately to a request for comment.

Police are investigating and a test of the powder determined it was not harmful. Mr Trudeau and other officials have reached out and offered support to Ms Kraft and her family.

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