U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration speech signaled his intention to impose tariffs on Canadian goods, reversing earlier reports that suggested a delay. Canadian officials have expressed preparedness for this move, outlining plans to defend Canadian interests and jobs.
Hours after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump signaled his intention to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods, citing illegal migration and fentanyl trafficking at the border. This move follows earlier reports that Trump would instead issue a memorandum directing federal agencies to study trade issues with Canada , Mexico, and China.
While Canadian officials expressed cautious optimism regarding these reports, Trump's announcement has prompted a swift response from the Canadian government.Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc stated that the government was not surprised by Trump's comments and that they had been preparing for various response scenarios in collaboration with provincial and business leaders. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly reassured Canadians that the government has a plan in place to protect Canadian interests and jobs, calling for a united front among all political leaders.Canada has been preparing a three-phased counter-tariff response, ready to be implemented depending on the severity of Trump's actions. Early reports suggested that Trump would delay the tariffs and instead conduct a thorough review of U.S. trade policies, but his inauguration speech focused on protecting American workers and families through tariffs and taxes on foreign countries. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, while acknowledging the importance of the Canada-U.S. economic partnership, has not directly addressed Trump's tariff announcement
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