OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump today imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
The president's executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET.
Singh says leaders should quickly deliver a package of measures that includes emergency support for affected workers and industries, investments in union jobs, and unanimous support for retaliatory tariffs.Ontario's main liquor store has started removing U.S. alcohol from its shelves and website in response to tariffs imposed on Canadian goods.
“I think that the tariffs are, in my view, a means to an end – not the end itself,” he says. “And hopefully it’s something that can be temporary in nature.”The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour says the tariffs represent an unprecedented challenge to the province's workforce. He calls on the federal government to recall Parliament and says the tariff money it collects should be returned to affected businesses.
Asked if there's anything Canada and Mexico could do to remove the devastating duties, Lutnick says “if they can stop the flow of fentanyl and they can prove to the president they can stop the flow of fentanyl then, of course, the president can remove these tariffs.” Holt calls on residents to come together in what will be a challenging time and to focus on buying New Brunswick products.
Canada's main stock index fell nearly 500 points in early trading, while U.S. stock markets also tumbled, adding to their losses Monday after Trump confirmed the tariffs. In a media statement, she says that"urgent action" is needed to bring stability to"key industries." It's expected that the tariffs will have a heavy, rapid impact on Canada's automotive and manufacturing sectors.9:00 a.m.
Laing says it's time for Canada to"double down" on protecting its economic sovereignty and security and calls the push to remove interprovincial trade barriers a step in the right direction. Warren urges Ottawa to take immediate action to match the scale of the American"attack" on the Canadian economy, arguing Trump has made"false claims" about Canada being an unfair trading partner.
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