Christopher Cross Apologizes to Canada Crowd Over Trump Trade War

Christopher Cross apologized to Canadians at his concert in Toronto on Sunday, August 30, stating that he is sorry and embarrassed that Donald Trump has embroiled the United States in a trade war with Canada.

During a break between songs at RBC Amphitheatre, the singer-guitarist addressed the ongoing tensions between the countries. Cross told the crowd on behalf of his band that they love and appreciate Canada, while adding that he is very sorry and embarrassed that they have an a–hole for a president.

Cross also asked the Canadian audience not to give up on America. He noted that an election is coming up and that they will do their best to fix it so that trade can resume and both nations can be victims of corporate greed together.

He added that he was likely to be ejected from his country in the papers, but stated that it was okay because he wanted to say what he had to say.

Billboard reached out to the White House for comment.

The United States and Canada have been at odds since August, when trade negotiations turned to tariffs that affect product prices. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated recently that America has changed and that Canada will not return to its old relationship with the states, according to the Associated Press. President Trump stated on Truth Social that Canada has been ripping the U.S. off for decades, and signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America.

Cross is not the first musician to criticize the deadlock with Canada. Jelly Roll joked about the trade war during a guest hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, pointing out that toilet paper is among the products increasing in price due to the trade issues.

The country singer quipped on the show that it is poetic for toilet paper to become so expensive simply because the president is full of s–t.

Cross released his last album, Take Me As I Am, in 2017. He has topped the Billboard Hot 100 twice, with Sailing in 1980 and Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do) in 1981.