The Wall Street Journal revealed, citing an informed source, that the last phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau started off cordially but quickly turned into a sharp exchange of accusations, with angry shouts and words from both sides.

The call, which lasted for 50 minutes, focused on several sensitive trade issues, including the access of U.S. agricultural products to the Canadian market, especially in the dairy sector, as well as U.S. concerns about the flow of fentanyl across the Canadian border into the United States.

According to the source, the atmosphere started off calmly with diplomatic pleasantries exchanged between the leaders, but the discussion quickly escalated when Trump raised the issue of tariffs that Canada imposes on U.S. agricultural products, particularly dairy products. Trump described these policies as “unfair,” calling for the elimination of the Canadian supply management system in the dairy sector.

For his part, Trudeau defended Canadian policy, noting that the supply management system is necessary to protect Canadian farmers from dumping and unfair competition. Trudeau said, “Protecting our local products is not a breach of free trade agreements.”

The call escalated sharply when Trump spoke about illegal drugs, accusing Canada of being lax in preventing the smuggling of the deadly fentanyl into the United States through the northern border. Trudeau responded that his government is making significant efforts to combat drug trafficking, but he rejected Trump’s claims that Canada is responsible for the fentanyl crisis in the United States.

The call saw moments of tension peak when Trump raised his voice, accusing Trudeau of “deception” in the trade file, saying, “This is not a fair deal, and we will not accept it!” Trudeau responded firmly, stating that Canada will not “bow to trade bullying.”

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick were reportedly listening to the call. After it ended, Trump described the conversation as “fairly friendly,” while Trudeau said it was “direct and candid.”

The incident reflects the increasing tension in U.S.-Canadian relations, especially after the Trump administration imposed tariffs on Canadian products like lumber and dairy as part of the “America First” policy. Trump had also previously threatened to impose more duties on Canadian imports if Canada did not make trade concessions, raising fears of a trade war between the two countries.

Informed sources confirmed that Washington is considering imposing additional tariffs on Canadian products if the supply management policy in the dairy sector does not change. In turn, Ottawa affirmed that it would respond in kind to any U.S. punitive measures.

The call comes at a politically sensitive time in Canada, where Trudeau is facing internal challenges amid declining popularity, while Trump seeks to bolster his position in trade policy as the U.S. presidential elections approach.

At the end of the call, the two leaders confirmed that they are “committed to continuing the dialogue” regarding the outstanding trade issues, but the source emphasized that fundamental differences remain, which could lead to a new escalation in trade relations between the two countries.