Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports “completely unfair,” and said the country would respond “if it was.”
“Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs will be completely unfair,” Trudeau said. I said In a statement to a reporter on Tuesday.
“We are our closest ally. Our economy is integrated. Canadian steel and aluminum are used in many major American industries, including defense, shipbuilding, manufacturing, energy, and automobiles. “I'm doing that,” he continued. “Together, we'll make North America even more competitive.”
Trudeau argued that tariffs would hurt Americans just as much as Canadians.
“We will work with the US administration over the coming weeks to highlight the negative impact of these unacceptable tariffs on Americans and Canadians,” Trudeau said.
“But we also work with international partners and friends. If we're talking about that, of course, our response will be solid and clear,” he added.
Trump signed a declaration Monday to strengthen the US tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. Trump in 2018 announcement 25% tariff on steel, 10% tariff on aluminum imports. The action on Monday would increase tariffs on aluminum to 25%, including provisions aimed at “reviving all power” on steel tariffs, White House officials said.
Canada is one of the top exporters of steel and aluminum. Trump initially announced a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, but agreed to delay them after both countries announced additional measures to secure a border with the US last week. did.
Trudeau said Tuesday that Canada will stand up for workers.
“We're going to stand up to Canadian workers, we're going to stand up to Canada's industry, and more Canadians will stand up to each other,” Trudeau said. “We should do more together, not fight each other.”
“But Canadians will stand up strong and firm if necessary,” he added.
