Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, has announced, “US proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days.”
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| Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and his Liberal Party Cabinet Ministers, converge for a meeting after US President, Donald Trump, announced 25% tariff on Canadian goods |
Trudeau’s announcement is coming as the US and Canada work together to secure their border.
US President, Donald Trump, had announced on 1 February, 2025, 25% tariff on Canadian goods; the move forced Canada to take a strong “national response” by taking off all American products from Canadian shelves and encouraging Canadians to “choose products made right here in Canada”.
After having a “good call” with President Trump, the Canadian PM announced, “Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan — reinforcing the border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl”.
This move will “ensure 24/7 eyes on the border.”
According to PM Trudeau: “I just had a good call with President Trump. Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan — reinforcing the border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. Nearly 10,000 frontline personnel are and will be working on protecting the border.
In addition, Canada is making new commitments to appoint a Fentanyl Czar, we will list cartels as terrorists, ensure 24/7 eyes on the border, launch a Canada- U.S. Joint Strike Force to combat organized crime, fentanyl and money laundering. I have also signed a new intelligence directive on organized crime and fentanyl and we will be backing it with $200 million.
Proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days while we work together.”
