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Trump calls Canada's PM
Friday’s call was the first between the two leaders. Carney’s office described it as a “very constructive conversation,” and Trump said in a social media post that the call was “extremely productive.”“The leaders agreed to begin comprehensive negotiations about a new economic and security relationship immediately following the election,” the statement said, referring to Canada’s federal election scheduled for April 28.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told President Donald Trump Wednesday that his nation will retaliate against the United States with tariffs of its own if Trump presses forward with his promised levies – potentially escalating what is already developing into an ugly and damaging trade war. Trump responded that he’s open to deals – but potentially after his tariffs go into effect.
The leaders of the bordering nations spoke Friday before the White House’s expected tariffs go into place April 2 – a day Trump has been calling America’s “Liberation Day.” The call came a couple days after Trump announced new tariffs on automobiles and parts on Wednesday, upending decades of free trade between the nations.In a statement Friday, Carney’s office said Canada plans to implement retaliatory tariffs on US goods next week in response to Trump’s promised import taxes. But Carney offered no specifics – including timing and the scope of the retaliatory tariffs.When Trump temporarily imposed 25% across-the-board tariffs on almost all Canadian goods, Canada immediately placed a 25% tariff on more than $20 billion of US imports.Ontario Premier Doug Ford also imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to New York, Minnesota and Michigan, which he estimated would add around “$100 per month to the bills of hardworking Americans.” Ford said if the tariffs didn’t come off, he wouldn’t hesitate to shut off all electricity Canada delivers to America.It’s unclear how the Trump administration might respond to retaliatory tariffs from Canada. He has threatened a tariff of up to 250% on Canadian dairy – a high but ultimately meaningless threat, because the United States imports very little dairy from its northern neighbor.
“The Prime Minister informed the President that his government will implement retaliatory tariffs to protect Canadian workers and our economy, following the announcement of additional U.S. trade actions on April 2, 2025,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a press release.He downplayed a shift in tone regarding Canada following his Friday morning call with Prime Minister Mark Carney, saying, “I’ve always loved Canada and we had a very good conversation.”
CNN
Friday’s call was the first between the two leaders. Carney’s office described it as a “very constructive conversation,” and Trump said in a social media post that the call was “extremely productive.”“The leaders agreed to begin comprehensive negotiations about a new economic and security relationship immediately following the election,” the statement said, referring to Canada’s federal election scheduled for April 28.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told President Donald Trump Wednesday that his nation will retaliate against the United States with tariffs of its own if Trump presses forward with his promised levies – potentially escalating what is already developing into an ugly and damaging trade war. Trump responded that he’s open to deals – but potentially after his tariffs go into effect.
The leaders of the bordering nations spoke Friday before the White House’s expected tariffs go into place April 2 – a day Trump has been calling America’s “Liberation Day.” The call came a couple days after Trump announced new tariffs on automobiles and parts on Wednesday, upending decades of free trade between the nations.In a statement Friday, Carney’s office said Canada plans to implement retaliatory tariffs on US goods next week in response to Trump’s promised import taxes. But Carney offered no specifics – including timing and the scope of the retaliatory tariffs.When Trump temporarily imposed 25% across-the-board tariffs on almost all Canadian goods, Canada immediately placed a 25% tariff on more than $20 billion of US imports.Ontario Premier Doug Ford also imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to New York, Minnesota and Michigan, which he estimated would add around “$100 per month to the bills of hardworking Americans.” Ford said if the tariffs didn’t come off, he wouldn’t hesitate to shut off all electricity Canada delivers to America.It’s unclear how the Trump administration might respond to retaliatory tariffs from Canada. He has threatened a tariff of up to 250% on Canadian dairy – a high but ultimately meaningless threat, because the United States imports very little dairy from its northern neighbor.
“The Prime Minister informed the President that his government will implement retaliatory tariffs to protect Canadian workers and our economy, following the announcement of additional U.S. trade actions on April 2, 2025,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a press release.He downplayed a shift in tone regarding Canada following his Friday morning call with Prime Minister Mark Carney, saying, “I’ve always loved Canada and we had a very good conversation.”
CNN
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