Canadian political and business leaders are hoping to convince American leaders that tariffs are not the answer as Trump prepares to take office. Canadian leaders are concerned about the potential economic impact of tariffs, urging for a more collaborative approach.
With U.S. president-elect Donald Trump set to take the oath of office on Monday, Canadian political and business leaders are hoping to convince American leaders that tariffs are not the answer. Canadian leaders are expressing concerns over the potential imposition of tariffs by the incoming Trump administration. They believe that tariffs would be detrimental to the economies of both countries and are urging for a more collaborative approach to address shared challenges.
Global News will stream the inauguration live here once it gets underway. Meanwhile, all eyes are on the slate of executive orders expected to come down from the Oval Office once he is sworn in on everything from tariff threats to deportation orders and a proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico. President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with Vice President-elect JD Vance as Usha Vance, Melania Trump, Barron Trump and Victor Knavs watch before a service at St. John’s Church, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci). Around 8 a.m. Eastern, Trump arrived at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington D.C. He was accompanied by members of his family, incoming first lady Melania Trump, vice president-elect J.D. Vance and incoming second lady Usha Vance. The church is often referred to as “Presidents’ Church” for its proximity to the White House. After the church ceremony, Donald and Melania Trump are scheduled to have tea with outgoing President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. Customarily, the outgoing first couple host their successors for tea before heading out to the inauguration together. The Trumps did not extend the same invitation to the Bidens in 2020, when Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president. For the first time since 1985, when Ronald Reagan began his second term in office, a presidential inauguration will be held indoors owing to bitterly cold temperatures in Washington, D.C., this week.President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania are greeted as they arrive for church service at St. John’s Episcopal Church across from the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, on Donald Trump’s inauguration day. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). “I have ordered the Inauguration Address, in addition to prayers and other speeches, to be delivered in the United States Capitol Rotunda, as was used by Ronald Reagan in 1985, also because of very cold weather,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. Guests are scheduled to start arriving at the Capitol Rotunda around 10 a.m. Eastern. While all former presidents and first ladies customarily attend the ceremony, former first lady Michelle Obama will not be attending on Monday. Donald Trump also did not attend his successor’s inauguration in 2020.The inauguration ceremony will be marked by prayer and performances. Trump will also deliver his inaugural address soon after being sworn in. While the ceremony itself has been moved indoors, Capital One Arena will be set up with screens for supporters to view the ceremony live. The arena will also host an inaugural parade. Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance arrive for a church service to be attended by President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania at St. John’s Episcopal Church across from the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, on Donald Trump’s inauguration day. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). At 3 p.m., members from each branch of the U.S. military will escort the newly sworn-in president to the White House. Trump will watch the inaugural parade with his family from outside the White House later in the afternoon. The Trump family will attend three separate balls – the Commander in Chief Ball, the Liberty Inaugural Ball and the Starlight Ball – on Monday.View image in full screen A sign is seen near St. John’s Episcopal Church across from the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, where President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania will attend an early morning service to start Trump’s inauguration day. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). When he first made the threat, the president-elect said the tariffs were a response to what he called inaction by both countries on keeping migrants and illegal drugs out of the United States. The Liberal government laid out a $1.3-billion plan to beef up the border in December that includes extra police and border guards, helicopters, drones and drug-sniffing dogs. The federal government has prepared several plans to respond if the levies come into place today — plans that could include billions of dollars in retaliatory tariffs. Two federal government sources who were not authorized to speak publicly about details of the plan say the government is waiting to see what happens Monday before revealing its response.
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