After the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau warned that there will be a strong response from his country if Donald Trump imposes 25% tariffs, Now he called for “unity” to the provincial heads of government.
The Prime Minister’s Office revealed after the meeting that Trudeau and the provincial heads of government “shared details of recent conversations” they have had with US politicians and senior officials.
“The prime minister insisted that a strong unitary approach is the best way to advance Canadian interests and establish a productive relationship with the incoming administration.”noted the Prime Minister’s Office.
The prime minister, who will leave office in March, said his Government is prepared to “support and compensate” Canadian citizens and businesses if Trump proceeds with tariffs that harm the economy. But he also promised strong retaliation.
The Canadian government has said the tariffs would be “devastating” for the Canadian economy and could destroy hundreds of thousands of jobs in the country.
“The possibility of unjustified 25% tariffs, unilaterally imposed by the US against its closest ally, is a matter of serious concern,” the Trudeau government added.
Trudeau already met last week with the heads of government of the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada to discuss Trump’s arrival at the White House.
During the meeting, it was agreed to hold an annual joint meeting in the face of the crisis caused by the new American president. It is the first time in Canadian history that the prime minister and the provincial heads of government have held weekly meetings.
Canada has already announced investments of $900 million to reinforce its border with its neighbor, one of Trump’s initial demands.
Canada, the United States and Mexico have had a free trade agreement for years, currently called T-MEC.
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