Trudeau meets Trump in Florida as tariff threats escalate

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on Friday amid looming tariff threats. Trump has proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, raising concerns for Canada and Mexico about potential trade impacts. Trudeau's visit follows a week of heightened tensions over trade, with both Canada and Mexico seeking to address Trump's comments. The Canadian government is considering retaliatory tariffs, as over 75% of Canadian exports go to the U.S. Trump's remarks have sparked worries about trade relations, with President Biden cautioning that tariffs could harm ties with Canada and Mexico. Trudeau emphasized that Trump is serious about his tariff threats.


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