Canadian leaders criticize Trump's proposed tariffs and remarks on trade relations

Canadian officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canadian goods, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford calling his comparison of Canada to Mexico "insulting." Trump plans to impose a 25% tax on products from Canada and Mexico starting in January. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will hold an emergency meeting with provincial leaders to address the situation. The Canadian dollar fell sharply following Trump's announcement, which comes despite low illegal immigration numbers at the Canadian border compared to the Mexican border. Canadian leaders expressed concern over the potential economic impact of the tariffs, particularly on the auto industry, which is closely linked between the two countries. They emphasized the importance of trade relations, noting that Canada is a key supplier of goods to the U.S.