President Trump, who is due to return to the White House next week, plans to impose punitive tariffs of 25% on Canadian imports as part of an economic and foreign policy package that also targets Mexico, China and other partners, according to Press TV. said.
“This is going to be the biggest trade war between Canada and the United States in decades,” Jolie said at a news conference in Washington on Friday. “The Americans will start a trade war against us.”
“We are prepared to apply maximum pressure,” Jolie said, adding that if President Trump follows through on his threat of new tariffs, Canada will take a series of measures that will have a major impact on Canadian consumers and jobs. He added that he is ready.
Jolie’s warning comes as she visited Washington from January 15th to 17th and met with US government leaders to discuss pressing issues such as bilateral trade and security along the 8,891-kilometer border between the two North American countries. uttered after discussing the issue.
MNA