Trudeau seeks to prevent tariff war with Trump meeting
- Donald Trump has threatened a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico.
- This decision is tied to his demands for stricter measures against illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking.
- The potential tariffs have raised concerns about economic consequences in Canada and Mexico.
In recent weeks, President-elect Donald Trump has drawn attention with his threats to impose hefty tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. As he prepares to assume office, Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on all goods coming from these neighboring countries if they fail to address his concerns over illegal immigration and the flow of fentanyl into the United States. This declaration has prompted immediate concern in both countries, particularly Canada, which relies heavily on its trade relationship with the U.S. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been vocal about the potentially devastating impacts such tariffs could have on the Canadian economy, warning that they could kill jobs and create significant economic distress. These tariffs are part of Trump's broader