Trudeau launches lobby campaign to counter Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is launching a lobby campaign to counter Donald Trump's proposed 25 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. This initiative aims to reduce potential negative impacts on Canada's economy, which heavily relies on trade with the U.S. Trudeau plans to revive his "Team Canada" strategy, previously used during Trump's first presidency. He will encourage provincial leaders and business figures to engage with U.S. contacts to influence Congress against the tariffs. The tariffs, announced by Trump, could significantly affect Canada, which exported over $592 billion to the U.S. in 2023. Following the tariff announcement, the Canadian dollar weakened against the U.S. dollar.