Trudeau responds to Trump's tariff threat as economic tensions rise

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau quickly responded to US President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian exports. Trump announced the tariffs would take effect on his first day in office, linking them to immigration issues. Trudeau contacted Trump shortly after the announcement, discussing border security and trade. The Canadian government emphasized the strong economic ties between the US and Canada, noting that Canada supplies a significant portion of US crude oil imports. Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned that the proposed tariffs would harm workers and jobs in both countries. He called for an urgent meeting with Trudeau to address the situation and emphasized the need for a coordinated response.