Trudeau meets Trump to discuss trade tariffs with no firm commitments reached

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with US President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss proposed tariffs on Canadian imports. Despite both leaders calling the meeting productive, Trudeau did not secure any commitments to reconsider the tariffs. Trump reiterated his plan for a 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, linking it to issues like illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Trudeau warned that these tariffs could harm economies on both sides of the border. The leaders also discussed energy cooperation, border security, and the opioid crisis. While they acknowledged the importance of collaboration, tensions remain, with Trudeau aiming to position Canada as a reliable partner amid ongoing trade challenges.