All 13 Canadian premiers are in Washington, D.C. to lobby against threatened U.S. tariffs and promote the strategic importance of Canada's Arctic region.
Canadian premiers are making a concerted effort in Washington, D.C., to emphasize the strategic importance of Northern Canada to continental security, diplomacy, and economic prosperity. This comes as Canadian leaders continue their diplomatic push against threatened U.S. tariffs. Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson, and Nunavut Premier P.J.
Akeeagok are scheduled to participate in a discussion at the Wilson Center, focusing on potential collaboration between Canada and the United States in the Arctic region. This gathering marks a historic occasion, as all 13 Canadian premiers are present in the U.S. capital for the first time ever. They are engaged in a full-court diplomatic offensive against U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to impose substantial tariffs on Canadian goods. The latest tariff imposition involves a 25% levy on all steel and aluminum imports. This follows a one-month reprieve on Trump's previous threat of a 25% tariff on all Canadian and Mexican imports, coupled with a 10% tariff on Canadian energy.Trump's repeated remarks about the United States potentially absorbing Canada and Greenland strongly suggest his interest in Canada's vast natural resources. All 13 Canadian premiers are actively meeting with politicians, lobbyists, and business groups in Washington, D.C., aiming to present a compelling case against these tariffs
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