PM Justin Trudeau Says Canada Is Ready To Respond To Possible Trump Tariffs

CANADA – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated on Tuesday (January 21) that his government is ready to respond to all scenarios if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canada.

Asked about an uncertain timeline on possible tariffs, Trudeau said trump is a skilled negotiator who likes to keep his negotiating partners a bit off-balance.

On Monday President Trump suggested across-the-board tariffs on Mexican and Canadian exports to the United States could take effect beginning in February.

Trudeau said Trump’s promised prosperity for America will require Canadian resources to fuel it.