President Donald Trump's inaugural speech, marking his return to the White House after a two-month political standoff, did not address the U.S.'s relationship with Canada. While Trump had threatened a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, a Trump official indicated that the president may only sign a memorandum directing federal agencies to study trade issues, including those involving Canada, Mexico, and China. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Trump and emphasized cooperation, while acknowledging Canada's efforts to secure the border.
WASHINGTON — After two months of political consternation over U.S. President Donald Trump 's plans for his country's relationship with Canada , the Republican leader's inaugural speech marking his return to the White House on Monday did not mention America's northern neighbour.
It appears Trump is holding off on his tariff threat for now. A Trump official — who insisted on anonymity while outlining the incoming president's plans during a call with reporters — pointed to a Wall Street Journal report saying Trump would only sign a memorandum telling federal agencies to study trade issues, including alleged unfair trade and currency practices by Canada, Mexico and China.
In his address, Trump spoke of a "golden age of America" and pledged that "our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world." People selling Trump merchandise lined the streets near the arena in the morning and supporters in the crowd said they're keenly awaiting Trump's return to the White House.
Daniel Blake travelled from Connecticut to take in the moment and celebrate with others excited about the promise of smaller government. Trump's first speech as president in 2017 painted a bleak picture of what he called "American carnage” but it was overshadowed in the news cycle by his claims about crowd sizes.
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