Trudeau and Trump discuss tariffs and border security during Florida dinner

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. They discussed U.S. tariffs, which Trump believes are necessary and cannot be avoided in the short term. Longer-term solutions may be possible if border security improves. The dinner lasted nearly three hours and covered various topics, including drug trafficking and NATO. Trudeau described the conversation as "excellent," while Trump called it "productive." Both leaders emphasized the importance of addressing the drug epidemic. Trudeau's meeting follows Trump's recent tariff threat against Canada. Canadian premiers are urging the federal government to enhance border security, and Trudeau's government has promised additional investments, though details are still pending.