Trudeau: Trump's Tariffs Could Hit U. S. Pocketbooks Hard

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently warned that President Trump's proposed tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico could make life more expensive for Americans. Speaking at a business event in Halifax, Trudeau said that Trump's 25% tax plan on imports would increase costs for many everyday items like food, clothing, and cars. He also pointed out that the U. S. relies heavily on Canadian imports, such as crude oil, natural gas, steel, and aluminum. Trudeau believes that Americans are starting to realize the potential impact of these tariffs on their wallets. In response to Trudeau's comments, Trump referred to Canada as a state and Trudeau as a governor in a social media post. He also mentioned a recent dinner they shared at Mar-a-Lago. Trudeau stated that his government is considering various ways to respond to any unfair tariffs, similar to their actions in 2018 when they imposed duties on U. S. products. The Canadian Prime Minister emphasized the need to remain calm and strategic in responding to Trump's threats.