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Canada responds to US tariffs with its own obligation to import US imports.
Justin Trudeau announced on Saturday evening that US President Donald Trump should pay 25%of US imports worth $ 155 billion in US imports in a direct response to 25%of tariffs on Canadian products presented by US President Donald Trump. I did it.
According to a press release from the Canadian Treasury, tariffs will be implemented in two stages.
The first trench comes into effect on February 4 and aims to worth $ 30 billion. According to the press release, the entire list can be used “soon”, but contains orange juice, peanut butter, wine, spirit, beer, coffee, home appliances, clothing, shoes, motorcycles, cosmetics and pulp and paper.
“The first measure is to protect and support Canada’s interests, workers and industries.” “This US tariff is clearly not justified.”
The second trench aims to be worth $ 125 billion, and the entire list will be provided for a 21 -day opinion period depending on the release. The additional list includes products such as electric vehicles, steel and aluminum products, certain fruits and vegetables, aerospace, beef, pork, dairy, trucks and buses, cars and trucks, including cars and trucks, including recreational vehicles and recreational boats.
“We don’t want to be here. We did not demand this. But we will not stand up for the amazing successful relationships and partnerships between Canadians, Canadians and the United States, ”said Trudeau at a press conference. “I look forward to working with the US administration on the various problems facing the community and the world. I hope that day will soon come.”
In an administrative order that announced the tariffs on Canada, Trump quoted Pentanil and illegal immigration as two of the biggest reasons for action. Canadian officials said that this country has already taken measures to prevent the flow of pentanil and illegal immigration through a $ 1.3 billion border plan.
Trump also warned that if the United States had to retaliate, it could expand or expand the approach to tariffs.
Canadian officials said in a press release, “If the government considers further measures, including non -relations options, all options remain in the table if the US continues to apply legitimate tariffs to Canada.”
