Trudeau meets Trump but leaves without tariff assurances

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned from a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump on November 30, 2024, without guarantees that Trump will drop proposed tariffs on Canadian goods. Trump described the talks as "productive" but maintained his stance on tariffs. During their dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Trudeau and Trump discussed various issues, including trade, immigration, and drug trafficking. Trump emphasized the need for cooperation to address the fentanyl crisis and trade deficits, while Trudeau highlighted the potential negative impact of tariffs on both Canadian and American consumers. Trudeau's visit marks the first by a G7 leader since the U.S. election. The meeting comes amid concerns over Trump's threats to impose a 25% tax on imports from Canada, which could disrupt the North American trade agreement.