Trudeau made a statement during a business and worker leader closure session on how he will respond to Trump’s tariff threats on Canadian imports, Reuters reported.
His comments were first reported by the Toronto star. This said they were accidentally transported to the speaker.
Trump suggests Canada would be better if he agreed to become the 51st US state.
“They are very aware of our resources, what we have and they are very hoping that they can benefit from them,” the star says Trudeau. I’m quoting it.
“But Trump keeps in mind that it is one of the easiest ways to absorb our country. That’s true.”
Government sources confirmed that the explanation of the star in the statement was accurate.
Canada is trying to dodge US measures, highlighting it as a trusted partner and a major supplier of oil, minerals and other natural resources.
In a statement open to reporters, Trudeau previously said that even if Canada avoids the threat of Trump’s tariffs, it could face long-term political challenges with the United States.
Trump said Monday that he would delay the imposition of tariffs on Canadian exports by the 30th in exchange for crackdowns on borders and crime enforcement, particularly fentanyl smuggling.
Trudeau said Ottawa’s immediate challenge was to persuade Washington that Canada is doing everything it can to combat the fentanyl flow. Public data shows that 0.2% of all supplies of drug seized in the US come from the Canadian border.
If tariffs are imposed, Canada will respond kindly, but the goal is always to remove measures as quickly as possible, Trudeau will diversify trade to business and workers leaders at the start of the meeting. , spoke about ways to boost the economy.
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