In a shocking turn of events, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to debut a new dark comedy film titled "The Great Canadian Tariff Fiasco" just as President Trump threatens to impose a hefty 25% tariff on all Canadian exports. The film, which promises to mix biting satire with a dollop of maple syrup, aims to explore the absurdity of a nation struggling under the weight of inflated prices, a plunging dollar, and the existential crisis brought on by a surfeit of beaver-themed merchandise. Sources close to the production say the film opens with Trudeau himself, staring pensively out at the Ottawa skyline, lamenting Canada's fate as he half-heartedly stirs a vat of syrup. "All I wanted was to export our exquisite maple syrup," he sighs dramatically, “but it seems even our sweet nectar is now subject to the whims of an orange-tinted Twitter feed.” As the plot thickens, the film captures the chaos of Canadian life in the face of economic turmoil. Citizens line up for days, not for the latest iPhone, but for the last bottle of pure maple syrup — now an endangered delicacy due to the looming tariffs. "I never thought I'd trade my Timmy's coffee for a jug of syrup!" exclaims one character, dressed in a winter parka and donning a tuque that doubles as a makeshift currency pouch. The dark comedy takes a turn for the surreal when Trudeau is visited by the ghost of Canadian Prime Minister John A. Macdonald, who appears in a cloud of molasses and argues that tariffs are nothing new. "In my day, we just charged for the beavers and sold British Columbia!" he exclaims, adding, "You youngsters and your lack of gumption." As inflation skyrockets to a staggering 25%, the film delivers one belly laugh after another amidst the inflationary madness. In one memorable scene, a local grocery store features a sale on "Inflation-Adjusted Kraft Dinner," which now comes packed with extra cheese but is, ironically, also priced at a premium. Families are seen frantically budgeting to keep up with rising costs, attempting to make meals out of expired coupons and last season’s maple candy. The climax of the film occurs during a whimsical scene at Parliament, where Trudeau proposes a radical new fiscal policy: the "Maple Syrup Standard." "Why rely on a failing dollar when we have the finest syrup in the world?" he declares, proudly waving a bottle of Canadian maple syrup like it’s the Holy Grail. Cue a series of politicians attempting to barter their way through urgent meetings with pancake breakfasts that lead to serious international negotiations. Critics have already begun lining up, armed with popcorn and syrup-covered pancakes, eager to see how "The Great Canadian Tariff Fiasco" melds humor with current headlines. “Who knew the government’s handling of tariffs could be so hilariously tragic?” one audience member is quoted as saying outside the pre-screening, as he attempts to trade a roll of toilet paper for a bottle of syrup. As the film heads for a nationwide release, Canadians are left wondering whether to laugh or cry at the absurdity of their situation. With tariffs on the horizon and inflation soaring, many are now just hoping for a happy ending — or at least a really good recipe for pancakes.