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Trudeau announces 25 percent tariffs in response to Trump order

CGTN

 , Updated 12:41, 02-Feb-2025
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses media following the imposition of a raft of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, in Ottawa, Canada, February 1, 2025. /VCG
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses media following the imposition of a raft of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, in Ottawa, Canada, February 1, 2025. /VCG

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses media following the imposition of a raft of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, in Ottawa, Canada, February 1, 2025. /VCG

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday Canada would impose 25 percent tariffs on C$155 billion ($106.5 billion) of U.S. goods in response to U.S. tariffs. C$30 billion would take effect from Tuesday and C$125 billion in 21 days, Trudeau told a news conference.

Trump earlier signed an executive order imposing 25 percent tariffs on all goods from Canada and Mexico starting on Tuesday except Canadian energy products, which will be subject to a 10 percent duty.

Trudeau warned that the coming weeks would be difficult for Canadians and that Trump's tariffs would also hurt Americans.

Addressing Americans, he said: "They will raise costs for you, including food at the grocery store, gas at the pump. They will impede your access to an affordable supply of vital goods."

The Canadian leader said tariffs would include American beer, wine and bourbon, as well as fruits and fruit juices, including orange juice from Trump's home state of Florida. Canada would also target goods including clothing, sports equipment and household appliances.

Canada is considering non-tariff measures, potentially relating to critical minerals, energy procurement and other partnerships, Trudeau said.

Trudeau encouraged Canadians to buy Canadian products and vacation at home rather than in the U.S. "We didn't ask for this but we will not back down," Trudeau said.

Source(s): Reuters
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