Canada will soon respond to new tariffs on imported vehicles announced by US President Donald Trump and may introduce retaliatory measures against the United States. This was announced on Wednesday by Prime Minister Mark Carney, UNN reports with reference to Reuters.
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Carney noted that Trump's move was a "direct attack" and said he would convene a cabinet meeting on Thursday to decide on a response.
We will protect our workers, we will protect our companies, we will protect our country, and we will protect it together
Asked when Canada would respond, Carney replied that "it will happen soon."
We have options. We can introduce retaliatory tariffs
Carney added that it would be appropriate to speak with Trump in the near future. The publication clarifies that the two leaders have not spoken since Carney was sworn in as prime minister in early March.
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On the eve of US President Donald Trump announced his intention to introduce a 25% duty on the import of cars manufactured outside the country from April 2. The new tax will cover both passenger cars and light trucks, regardless of the country of manufacture.