Canadian premiers are uniting in Washington to lobby U.S. President Donald Trump against imposing tariffs on Canadian goods. The Council of the Federation, facing Trump's renewed threats, is engaging in diplomatic efforts to protect Canadian businesses and maintain economic ties.
Canadian premiers are joining forces in Washington this week for a critical mission: persuading U.S. President Donald Trump to abandon his tariff threats against Canada . The Council of the Federation, representing all 13 provincial and territorial premiers, is embarking on this diplomatic initiative following Trump's temporary halt on planned 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, including a 10% levy on Canadian energy.
While the tariffs were initially delayed until March 12 in response to border security agreements, Trump recently announced his intention to impose a 25% tariff on all aluminum and steel imports to the U.S. beginning on March 12, with no exemptions.Ontario Premier Doug Ford, as chair of the council, is addressing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today, with other premiers joining the Washington delegation on Wednesday. This united front comes amidst growing anxieties from Canadian businesses who are urging the government to take swift action in response to the looming tariffs. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, Candace Laing, has described the tariffs as detrimental on multiple levels. Similarly, Giles Gherson, president and CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, emphasized the urgent need for government intervention to protect Canada's economy and sovereignty. Gherson outlined a specific agenda for the Canadian government, including the implementation of counter-tariffs against the U.S. to safeguard Canadian steel and aluminum businesses. British Columbia Premier David Eby, en route to Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers, believes the recent tariff disputes will fundamentally reshape Canada's approach to trade with the U.S. He argues that the incident highlighted Canada's overreliance on the decisions of a single U.S. individual and a need to diversify trade relationships. He plans to engage in discussions about trade and tariffs with other provincial leaders during this trip.Meanwhile, some experts suggest Canada should take a firm stance against the U.S. by withholding approval for Trump's chosen ambassador to Canada until he ceases questioning Canada's sovereignty. University of Victoria international relations professor Will Greaves argues that this could serve as a powerful signal of the Canadian government's seriousness regarding these concerning remarks. Trump's repeated assertions that he desires to make Canada a U.S. state and his threats to achieve this through economic pressure have caused significant unease in Canada. Although Prime Minister Justin Trudeau initially dismissed these statements as jokes, he recently acknowledged to business leaders that Trump views the annexation of Canada as a realistic possibility due to Canada's vast natural resources. This situation further underscores the urgent need for the Canadian government to address the ongoing trade tensions with the U.S.
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