President Trump declares his intention to impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, citing concerns about immigration and trade imbalances. The move sparks mixed reactions in Canada, with officials both expressing relief and preparing for potential economic fallout.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, effective February 1st. This declaration came after Trump 's return to the White House on Monday evening, where he signed a series of executive orders unrelated to trade. Trump cited concerns about immigration, particularly the influx of people and fentanyl from Canada and Mexico, as justification for the tariffs.
While some Trump officials had previously suggested that the president would only issue a memorandum directing federal agencies to study trade issues, Trump made it clear that tariffs were imminent. He stated, “We’re not ready for that yet. Essentially all countries take advantage of the U.S.” During his speech in the Capitol Rotunda, Trump emphasized his commitment to protecting American workers and families through trade revisions. He vowed to “tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens,” instead of taxing U.S. citizens to benefit other nations. The potential tariffs on Canadian goods sparked both relief and concern in Canadian government circles. While officials in Washington expressed gratitude that tariffs were not mentioned in Trump's inaugural address or on the White House's list of policy priorities, many acknowledged the potential economic damage such a move could inflict. Canadian officials are actively seeking to convince U.S. authorities that tariffs would ultimately harm American jobs and interests. Meanwhile, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith saw an opportunity for Canada to collaborate with the U.S. in energy exports, stating that Canada could be a valuable partner for the U.S. to achieve global energy dominance
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