Canada, through Minister for Canada-US Trade, Dominic LeBlanc, has responded to US President, Donald Trump’s “doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminum.”
LeBlanc said, “In the face of economic threats posed by the United States, Canada remains resolute in defending our workers and our communities.”
US President, Trump, announced, his government has raised tariffs on steel and aluminium from 25% to 50% with the aim to encourage local production.
Trump who made the announcement with “great honour” said, “our steel and aluminum industries are coming back like never before.”
He tagged this latest development in the steel and aluminium industry of America as a “big jolt of great news for our wonderful steel and aluminum workers.”
In his response, LeBlanc said on X: “We have taken note of President Trump’s comments regarding the doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminum. In the face of economic threats posed by the United States, Canada remains resolute in defending our workers and our communities
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“We can give ourselves far more than the United States can take from us. That’s why this Monday, the Prime Minister will meet with Premiers in Saskatoon with one goal – build one Canadian economy out of thirteen, and get big, nation-building projects built faster.
“As we negotiate a new economic and security relationship with the United States, Canada’s new government will stand strong to get the best deal for Canadians. We will take as long as necessary – but no longer – to do so.”
