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

Canada's ambassador to the U.S. stated that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent dinner with President-elect Donald Trump was crucial in addressing concerns about tariffs. Trudeau aimed to clarify that Canada should not be grouped with Mexico regarding drug and migrant issues. During the dinner, Trudeau emphasized the differences between the Canada-U.S. and Mexico-U.S. borders. The ambassador noted that the majority of fentanyl seized in the U.S. comes from Mexico, not Canada, and that illegal crossings from Canada are minimal. While Trump described the discussions as productive, he did not back down from his tariff threats. The dinner included key Trump nominees and focused on trade balances, with Canada ready to enhance border security measures.