Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday to discuss Trump’s recent threats to impose tariffs on Canadian goods. The meeting was pushed for by Canadian officials and Trudeau arrived in Palm Beach on Friday evening. Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tax on products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico if they do not address issues like drug and migrant flows. Trudeau warned that these tariffs would raise prices for Americans and hurt American businesses.
Trudeau emphasized the importance of working together and pointed out that Trump’s proposed tariffs could jeopardize the North American trade pact negotiated during his first term. The Canadian Prime Minister said they were successful in renegotiating the deal and that it was a “win-win” for both countries. Despite Trump’s concerns about migrants and drugs, the numbers at the Canadian border are significantly lower than at the Mexican border.
Canadian officials believe it is unfair to lump Canada in with Mexico and are prepared to invest in border security. Trudeau expressed confidence in resolving issues through constructive conversations with President Trump and stressed the importance of maintaining a positive relationship for all Canadians. It remains to be seen how the meeting between Trudeau and Trump will shape the future of U.S.-Canada trade relations.
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