Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pushed back against president-elect Donald Trump’s threats in a CNN interview, saying if he does bring in tariffs, Canada would be forced to retaliate. Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre called on the government to be more forceful with the U.

The tweet was short, but packed a punch. The tweet in question comes from billionaire Elon Musk to Canadian Prime

Elon Musk has told Justin Trudeau he “doesn’t matter” after the outgoing Canadian prime minister dismissed Donald Trump’s plan for the U.S. to take over its northern neighbor. The key adviser to the president-elect jabbed Trudeau on his X social media platform (formerly Twitter) after Canada’s premier announced Monday he is to resign.

As a giant of industry and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk wields influence across the global economy. He’s leveraging that success to extend his influence into the democratic process in Canada and elsewhere.