Joly said she remains 'cautiously optimistic' that a diplomatic solution can be reached to prevent the tariffs, but did not get any assurances that Trump has made up his mind.
on Wednesday said despite a “positive” meeting with her U.S. counterpart in Washington, it’s still unclear if U.S. Presidentwas receptive to her arguments that a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods — which Trump has vowed to impose Saturday — would harm both countries, and that Canada is addressing concerns about border security and fentanyl trafficking.
“I’m an optimistic person, and I think this was a very positive meeting,” she said about her sit-down with Rubio. Joly and other Canadian officials point out that less than one per cent of fentanyl that enters the U.S. comes from Canada. However,Joly said Lutnick’s comments acknowledging Canada and Mexico are “acting swiftly” on the issue were “positive.”
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