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Trudeau in Florida to meet with Donald Trump in wake of tariff threat

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., to discuss the ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States, particularly focusing on the U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. Trudeau emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong bilateral relationship, highlighting the integrated nature of the North American economy. The meeting comes amidst threats of retaliatory tariffs from Canada and discussions about the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Trump, on his part, expressed concerns about trade deficits and national security, justifying the tariffs as necessary measures. However, both leaders expressed a desire to find a resolution that would benefit both countries, with Trudeau advocating for a rules-based trading system and Trump indicating openness to negotiations.

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