Trudeau meets Trump in Florida as tariff threats escalate
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Florida for a dinner with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. This meeting comes after Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian imports once he takes office. Trudeau's visit was unannounced and followed reports of potential tariffs that could impact Canadian exports. In 2023, over 75% of Canadian exports went to the U.S., supporting nearly two million jobs in Canada. A Canadian official indicated that the government is exploring possible retaliatory tariffs in response to the U.S. threats.