The Canadian government received notification from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the imposition of tariffs of 25% starting next Tuesday. The measure will affect all imports from Canada, except for oil and gas, which will have a tariff of 10%.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce Canada's response at a press conference. Trudeau has warned that the country is prepared to implement an immediate and determined response to U.S. tariffs.
Chrystia Freeland, former Deputy Prime Minister and candidate to replace Trudeau, suggested imposing tariffs of 100% on Tesla vehicles in response to Trump's actions. Freeland stated that Canada will respond if it is hit.
The leader of the Bank of Canada, Mark Carney, also adopted a nationalist tone, assuring that Canada will not submit to intimidation. There has been an increase in calls to boycott U.S. products and a resurgence of patriotism in the country.
The nationalist atmosphere has intensified with Trump's threat to impose tariffs and suggest the annexation of Canada. Canadian businesspeople and politicians have expressed their rejection of these actions, highlighting that Canada is not for sale and that citizens must remain united in the face of adversity.
The slogan 'Canada is not for sale' has become popular in the country, reflecting the strong patriotic sentiment that has emerged in response to Trump's policies. This climate has led to proposals for boycotts, discussions about contracts with U.S. companies, and a call to promote the purchase of domestic products.
