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Trudeau Says Canada 'Will Respond' If Trump Imposes Tariffs


Published on 2024-12-09 19:01:11 - MSN
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  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada "will respond" if US President-elect Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on Canadian imports, and argued that retaliatory tariffs were successful when Trump put tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in 2018.

In an article from MSN, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the potential imposition of tariffs by former U.S. President Donald Trump if he were to return to office. Trudeau emphasized that Canada would respond appropriately to protect its interests, highlighting the interconnected nature of the Canadian and American economies. He recalled the previous trade disputes during Trump's presidency, particularly the steel and aluminum tariffs, which led to retaliatory measures from Canada. Trudeau expressed confidence in Canada's ability to navigate such challenges, stressing the importance of maintaining a strong bilateral relationship while standing firm on issues of fairness and economic equity. He also mentioned ongoing efforts to diversify trade to reduce dependency on the U.S. market.

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