Three Canadian cabinet ministers are in Washington, D.C., making a final plea to U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid imposing harmful tariffs on Canadian imports.
A delegation of three Canadian cabinet ministers traveled to Washington on Tuesday in a last-ditch effort to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from imposing economically damaging tariffs on Canadian goods. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, Public Safety Minister David McGuinty, and Immigration Minister Marc Miller are engaging in intensive diplomatic discussions with Republican lawmakers and Trump's inner circle, aiming to persuade them to influence the president's decision.
Trump has indicated his willingness to implement a 25 percent tariff on Canadian imports as early as Saturday. The president's initial justification for this tariff threat was Canada and Mexico's alleged lack of success in controlling the flow of people and drugs across the border. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc sent a video message on Thursday outlining Canada's border security measures to Trump's nominee for commerce secretary. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that if the U.S. proceeds with the tariffs, Canada will respond swiftly and decisively, emphasizing that all options are under consideration. This report by The Canadian Press was first published on January 31, 2025
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