Canadian officials, including Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, have been meeting with US Republicans to try and prevent President Trump from imposing tariffs on Canadian exports. Wilkinson says even close Trump allies are unsure of the specifics of the potential tariffs, which could range from 25% to 10%, or a lower rate that increases over time. The Canadian government is waiting to see what tariffs are ultimately imposed before deciding on a response.
plans to do with his tariff threat remains a mystery to Canadian officials and most Republicans, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Thursday.
Joly’s office confirmed she had a meeting with Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Thursday evening. She also met with Republicans Lindsey Graham and James Risch, as well as Democrat Jeanne Shaheen.Wilkinson said he’s heard of three tariff options being considered: 25 per cent tariffs, 10 per cent tariffs and a lower duty that ratchets up over time.Ottawa responded with a $1.
Speaking to reporters at a press conference in Windsor, Ont., Trudeau said it was important for premiers to have the chance to express their interests. He said he doesn’t blame Smith for speaking up for the energy industry.Click to share quote on Twitter: "But every single premier other than Danielle Smith then chose to put Canada first," he said.
“ Pierre Poilievre, who wants to be prime minister for all Canadians, has a choice to make,” Trudeau said. He said the Liberal policies on pipelines have “forced Canadians to sell 100 per cent of our oil and gas to the Americans at discount prices” and said that if he were prime minister he would quickly approve energy projects to send Canadian energy to the rest of the world.
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