Trudeau Responds to US Tariffs Amidst Rising Tensions
Following President Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, Prime Minister Trudeau vowed a strong retaliatory response, citing the tariffs as a baseless attempt to destabilize the Canadian economy. Canada immediately implemented tariffs on $30 billion of American goods, with an additional $125 billion slated for levies in three weeks, alongside potential non-tariff measures. Provincial leaders echoed Trudeau’s outrage, promising their own countermeasures, ranging from liquor bans to energy supply disruptions. The situation threatens a severe economic downturn for both nations, prompting widespread condemnation from Canadian business and industry groups.
John Q. Hosedrinker