Canada and Mexico to strengthen relations due to Trump's tariffs
Justin Trudeau (photo: Getty Images)
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have pledged to strengthen their strong bilateral relations. This came after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on these countries, reports The Hill.
"Prime Minister Trudeau and President Sheinbaum discussed the deep people-to-people ties, the strong trade and investment relationship between Canada and Mexico, and the importance of preserving North American competitiveness and prosperity," the Canadian government’s website states.
It further notes that the leaders addressed the US tariffs imposed on the two countries, as well as border security and the fight against the production and distribution of illegal drugs.
The leaders agreed to continue working together in areas of mutual interest and to strengthen the strong bilateral relations between Canada and Mexico.
"We’re showing the new American administration that they have a strong partner in Canada when it comes to upholding border security, all while simultaneously underscoring that we won’t back down, that if tariffs are implemented against Canada, we will respond," said Trudeau.
On February 2, Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc published a list of US products subject to tariffs. This was Canada’s response to President Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on Canadian imports. The list includes, among other things, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, coffee and tea, alcohol, toilet paper, and more.
For more details on US tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China, read the article by RBC-Ukraine.
