Trudeau congratulates Trump on U.S. presidential re-election
thestar.com — November 6, 2024, 01:01 PM UTC
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election as U.S. president. Trump secured the necessary 270 electoral college votes after a challenging campaign marked by legal issues and assassination attempts.
In his statement, Trudeau highlighted the strong partnership between Canada and the U.S., noting their shared history and economic ties. He also mentioned the successful negotiation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement during Trump's first term.
Trudeau pointed out that the trade deal will be reviewed in 2026, amid Trump's promise to implement a universal 10 percent tariff on American imports.
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