Canada's foreign minister to meet U.S. officials next week over proposed tariffs

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will visit Washington next week to discuss potential tariffs with the incoming Trump administration. President-elect Trump has proposed 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. Joly has been in talks with U.S. officials, including Senator Lindsey Graham, to influence the administration's stance. She emphasized the importance of Canada’s position in the discussions. Joly also announced she will not run for Liberal leadership to focus on her ministerial duties during this critical period in Canada-U.S. relations. Prime Minister Trudeau and provincial leaders will meet next week to plan Canada’s response to the tariffs.