Canada's ambassador highlights Trudeau's dinner with Trump as vital for tariff discussions

Canada's ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, stated that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent dinner with President-elect Donald Trump was crucial in addressing concerns about tariffs. Trudeau emphasized the differences between Canada and Mexico regarding drug and migrant flows. During the dinner, Trudeau presented data showing minimal drug trafficking from Canada and low illegal crossings compared to Mexico. Hillman noted that 99.8% of fentanyl seized in the U.S. comes from Mexico, highlighting Canada's limited role in the issue. While Trump described the discussions as productive, he did not back down from his tariff threats. Hillman mentioned that Canadian officials will continue to engage with the incoming administration on these concerns.