Steve Herman"I want to speak directly to Americans," says Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. "This is a choice that will harm Canadians...but will have real consequences for you."
President Trump's imposition of tariffs violates the free trade agreement they both signed, says the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau.
Better path for President Trump to usher in a Golden Age for America is "to partner with Canada, not punish us," suggests Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau.
White House actions "split us apart instead of bringing us together," says Prime Minister Trudeau, announcing Canada is responding 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods.
Canadian tariffs on US products will include bourbon, beer, vegetables, perfume, clothing and shoes, announces Prime Minister Trudeau.
Canada and Mexico "working together to face these tariffs," adds Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau.
Prime Minister Trudeau asks Canadians to stay united and support those who will be going through "tough times" as a result of the tariffs imposed on Canada by US President Trump.
"We prefer to solve our differences by diplomacy, but are prepared to fight if it's required," says Canadian Prime Minister after US imposes 25% tariffs.
President Trump has not taken the Canadian prime minister's phone calls since the inauguration, but Justin Trudeau responds to reporters that "I hope to speak with him sometime soon."
Americans need Canada's natural gas, oil, minerals, automotive parts, cement and soft lumber and the 25% tariffs will hurt Americans, predicts Prime Minister Trudeau. "We will use all the tools at our disposal. ...The Americans have placed us in this situation."
"Canadian are a little bit perplexed why our closest friends and neighbors are targeting us," says Prime Minister Trudeau. "We have the most successful partnership the world has ever seen."
President Trump "is fully aware of my position," says Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau.
"I think Canadians understand we need to respond to this" in a way that is "measured but forceful," says Prime Minister Trudeau. "We are certainly not looking to escalate."
"The coming weeks will be difficult for Canadians and will be difficult for Americans," adds Prime Minister Trudeau. There'll be "real consequences for people, for workers on both sides of the border."
Jan Antoš@w7voa and the tariffs against EU countries are coming in 3-2-1. Let’s embrace for impact, but he is pulling on the shorter side of rope, together stronger. EU should strengthen the ties with Canada and Mexico.
mikpetter@w7voa sigh.. I wonder which province will the first one annexed by America to seize its natural resources?🤔
mark@w7voa oops. Measured responses will only bring about slower retaliation. Too bad Trudeau hasn't been paying attention to how this has played out over the last 8 years