Canadian ministers are in Washington urging President Trump to abandon tariffs on Canadian goods, arguing for the continued strength of the US-Canada relationship and the economic harm that tariffs would inflict on both nations.
Canadian ministers are making a last-ditch effort to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to abandon his threat of imposing tariffs on Canadian goods. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson , Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne , and Defence Minister Bill Blair are in Washington this week, meeting with senators, congresspeople, and hoping to connect with members of Trump's newly appointed team.
Their mission: to convince Trump that Canada should not be subjected to damaging tariffs. The ministers are making the case that Canada is a close ally and a valuable trading partner for the United States. They are emphasizing the importance of the Canada-U.S. relationship for both countries' economies and highlighting the potential negative consequences of tariffs for both sides. Their efforts come as Trump has paused his executive order to impose 25 percent tariffs on all Mexican and Canadian imports, with a lower 10 percent tariff on Canadian energy. Trump's initial threat to impose tariffs was met with strong opposition from Canadian officials and businesses. They argued that tariffs would harm both Canadian and American economies and would damage the close relationship between the two countries. Trump's decision to pause the tariffs until March 4th is seen as a temporary reprieve, with both countries pledging to work together on border security issues in an attempt to reach a final economic deal. However, the threat of tariffs remains a major concern for Canadian businesses and policymakers, and the outcome of these negotiations remains uncertain
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