The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, has made it clear that his country is not seeking confrontation but is ready to act firmly against what it considers an injustice. Trudeau also mentioned that he has communicated with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, after the United States imposed tariffs, thus demonstrating a stance of unity within the framework of the Mexico-United States-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
In an attempt to coordinate responses to the situation, Trudeau highlighted the importance of working together with Mexico, as trade tensions could have repercussions on other countries that depend on this trade exchange. The Prime Minister warned that the decisions made could affect the population, endanger jobs, and trigger insecurity in global markets.
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian products, claiming to protect US economic interests. In response, Trudeau imposed a 25% tariff on imported and exported products between the two countries, stating that cooperation is the way to achieve the promised "golden age" in the United States. Trudeau argues that these actions go against the spirit of collaboration that has existed between the countries for decades.
The new tariffs, valued at $30 million and affecting products such as wine, whiskey, furniture, and plastics, will impact more than 150 million Canadian producers. Trudeau warned that these tariffs will directly affect the population, putting jobs at risk and increasing product prices.
The imposition of tariffs by both countries has heightened trade tensions between Canada and the United States, and the violation of established trade agreements under the USMCA complicates the situation. Analysts see this situation as the beginning of a trade war that could have serious economic consequences globally.
