Trudeau meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago as tariff threats loom over Canada

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Friday. This meeting comes after Trump threatened a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico over border issues, including drug trafficking. Trudeau's visit was not publicly scheduled and follows Trump's recent tariff threats, which have raised concerns among officials in Canada, Mexico, and China about potential economic harm. Trudeau's popularity has declined amid economic challenges in Canada. In response to the tariff threat, Trudeau has called a meeting with provincial leaders to discuss U.S. relations. The proposed tariffs would apply to various imports, including crude oil, which is a significant part of Canada's economy.


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