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'Thanks for dinner': Trudeau meets with Trump, cabinet nominees at Mar-a-Lago after tariffs threat


Published on 2024-12-01 15:31:14 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Since Trump's re-election, Trudeau and his cabinet ministers have sought to reassure Canadians and businesses they are prepared to handle a second Trump presidency, after Trump's first term forced the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement and tariffs slapped on Canadian steel and aluminum.

The article from the National Post discusses the meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, focusing on the ongoing trade disputes, particularly the U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. Trudeau aimed to persuade Trump to lift these tariffs, which Canada considers unjustified and detrimental to its economy. The meeting was described as friendly, with both leaders expressing a desire to resolve trade issues, although no immediate resolution was announced. Trump reiterated his concerns about trade deficits and national security, while Trudeau emphasized the long-standing partnership between the two nations and the need for a rules-based trading system. The discussions also touched on broader issues like the re-negotiation of NAFTA, now known as the USMCA, and the implications of these tariffs on the automotive sector and other industries. Despite the amicable tone, the underlying tension regarding trade policies remained evident.

Read the Full National Post Article at:
[ https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/justin-trudeau-donald-trump-meeting-tariffs ]
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