28.02.2025 15:41
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated regarding the tariffs that the U.S. plans to implement on March 4, "If unfair tariffs are imposed against Canada, we will respond immediately and very strongly."
US President Donald Trump announced that the tariffs to be applied to China, Mexico, and Canada, as previously promised, will begin on Tuesday, March 4.
"WE WILL RESPOND STRONGLY" Following Trump's statement, the first assessment came from Canada, which had been under scrutiny. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized that they have taken significant steps as a precaution, stating, "If unfair tariffs are imposed on Canada, we will respond immediately and very strongly."
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau REASON: TO STOP THE FLOW OF DRUGS US President Trump stated that the flow of drugs from Mexico and Canada to the US continues, announcing that the tariffs to be applied to these countries will come into effect as planned on March 4.
US President Donald Trump SOME STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN, BUT... The Canadian government has made new commitments to appoint a "Fentanyl Czar" to combat the flow of drugs, announcing that they will list cartels as terrorists, provide 24/7 surveillance at the border, and launch a "Canada-US Joint Task Force" to combat organized crime, fentanyl, and money laundering. Canada had appointed retired commissioner Kevin Brosseau as the "Fentanyl Czar" as part of its commitment to prevent drug entry across the border against US tariffs.