Trudeau meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss tariff threats on Canadian goods

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss Trump's recent threat to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. This meeting marks Trudeau as the first G-7 leader to visit Trump since the election. Trump's tariff threat is linked to concerns over drug and migrant flows from Canada and Mexico. Trudeau emphasized the need for constructive dialogue to address these issues, highlighting the potential negative impact on both Canadian and American consumers. In response to the tariff threat, Canada is considering possible retaliatory measures. Canadian officials are preparing for various scenarios, although no decisions have been finalized. Canada relies heavily on trade with the U.S., with significant daily exchanges of goods and services.


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