Peter Navarro, the U.S. trade advisor, has expressed concerns to Canada that additional meddling in the U.S. midterms could result in severe consequences. Navarro has also advised Canadian lobbyists to step back from U.S. affairs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada has no plans to apply additional trade pressure as the U.S. midterms approach. Trump has expressed his appreciation for Canadians, particularly Wayne Gretzky, but criticized Canada's leadership, describing them as inadequate and indicating that Canada is being taught a little lesson in trade matters.