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As you know, we have about a $200 billion deficit with with Canada getting close to $200 billion. They've treated us very unfairly. And I say, why should we be subsidizing Canada? They, you know, are wonderful. I have so many friends in Canada. It's a great place.”
We are certainly not looking to escalate. But we will stand up for Canada, for Canadians, for Canadian jobs,
Trudeau, who had announced he would step down from his post after his party chooses a new leader, said The achievements we have made are there for all to see,
Mao continued, according to the Chinese government transcript We categorically reject the White House’s slander of the Government of Mexico alleging alliances with criminal organizations, as well as any intention to interfere in our territory.”
Sheinbaum also slammed the tariffs, saying in the post to X Mexico not only does not want fentanyl to reach the United States, it does not want it to reach anywhere,
Like the American tariffs, our response will also be far reaching and include everyday items such as American beer, wine and bourbon, fruits and fruit juices, including orange juice, along with vegetables, perfume, clothing and shoes,
Therefore, if the United States wants to combat the criminal groups that traffic drugs and generate violence, we must work together in a comprehensive manner, but always under the principles of shared responsibility, mutual trust, collaboration and above all, respect for sovereignty, which is non-negotiable,
They will raise costs for you, including food at the grocery store, gas at the pump. They will impede your access to an affordable supply of vital goods."
Addressing Americans, he said Tariffs against Canada will put your jobs at risk, potentially shutting down American auto assembly plants and other manufacturing facilities,
Trudeau said, addressing U.S. citizens during a press conference in Ottawa From the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of the Korean Peninsula, from the fields of Flanders to the streets of Kandahar, we have fought and died alongside you during your darkest hours,
President Trump probably thinks Canada will cave in. But we are going to stand up to a bully. We're not going to back down. We're united, and we will retaliate. [The tariffs] are going to hit growth. They're going to move up inflation. They're going to raise interest rates."
Mark Carney, speaking to BBC's Newsnight No one — on either side of the border — wants to see American tariffs on Canadian goods. I met with our Canada-U.S. Council today. We're working hard to prevent these tariffs, but if the United States moves ahead, Canada's ready with a forceful and immediate response."
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday I'm probably going to reduce the tariff a little bit on that. We think we're going to bring it down to 10 percent."
President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters on Friday The President will be implementing tomorrow 25% tariffs on Mexico, 25% tariffs on Canada, and a 10% tariff on China for the illegal fentanyl that they have sourced and allowed to distribute into our country, which has killed tens of millions of Americans."
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt reinforced Trump’s stance, stating We’re going to be putting tariffs on steel and aluminium, and ultimately copper. Copper will take a little longer,
he added, as quoted by Reuters No, no. Not right now, no." ... No, it’s not... we have big (trade) deficits with, as you know, with all three of them."
When asked if there was any possibility of a delay in the tariffs, Trump responded ... He also dismissed the idea that his tariff threats were a negotiating tactic, stating Right now, we’re showing the new American administration that they have a strong partner in Canada when it comes to upholding border security, all while simultaneously underscoring that we won’t back down, that if tariffs are implemented against Canada, we will respond,
Trudeau said, prior to attending a meeting of the Canada-US Council in Toronto on Friday I think Justin Trudeau would be wise to talk to President Trump directly before pushing outlandish comments like that to the media.”
And in response to Trudeau’s remarks, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said A lot of them come through Canada and a lot of fentanyl comes through Canada.”
If the tariffs are implemented against Canada, we will respond. We won't relent until tariffs are removed and, of course, everything is on the table,
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