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Jan 21, 2025 5:42 PM - Connect Newsroom

Trudeau Stresses Cooperation with Trump, Warns Against Tariffs

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In related developments, Canada has increased border surveillance to combat illegal crossings and drug smuggling, partly to dissuade the U.S. from imposing tariffs.(Photo: The Canadian Press)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed hope for collaboration with U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters after a two-day cabinet meeting in Montebello, Quebec, Trudeau emphasized that a strong partnership between Canada and the U.S. is essential for progress on both sides of the border.

Trudeau highlighted that to achieve a “golden age” for America, President Trump would need Canada’s resources, including affordable energy, steel, aluminum, and critical minerals. He also stressed the mutual benefits of cooperation, particularly in trade and economic growth.

However, Trudeau issued a firm warning, stating that if Trump proceeds with plans to impose tariffs on Canadian goods, Canada will respond decisively. He underscored that Canada is the only one of America’s top five trading partners with which the U.S. maintains a trade surplus in manufacturing.

In related developments, Canada has increased border surveillance to combat illegal crossings and drug smuggling, partly to dissuade the U.S. from imposing tariffs. While Trump had previously threatened tariffs upon taking office, these measures have been temporarily delayed.

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