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Canadian Cabinet ministers meet with Trump's nominee for commerce secretary in bid to avoid tariffs


Published on 2024-12-27 19:21:00 - MSN
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  • Canadian Cabinet ministers meet with Trump's nominee for commerce secretary in bid to avoid tariffs - Two top Canadian Cabinet ministers have met with President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for commer

Canadian cabinet ministers, including Trade Minister Mary Ng and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, met with U.S. President Joe Biden's nominee for Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo, in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and potentially mitigate the impact of the impending U.S. tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel, which were set to be reimposed. The discussions focused on the importance of maintaining a strong trade relationship between Canada and the U.S., emphasizing the integrated nature of their economies and the potential negative effects of tariffs on both countries' industries. The Canadian ministers expressed concerns about the tariffs, which were initially imposed by former President Donald Trump, and sought to find a resolution to avoid further economic strain.

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