Speaking to reporters, Trudeau said he has been reaching out to Trump since his inauguration but has not had the chance to speak to the American president yet.
Asking Canadians to stand in solidarity with each other, Trudeau said, “In this moment, we must pull together.”.
It might mean opting for Canadian rye over Kentucky bourbon, or forgoing Florida orange juice altogether,” he said.
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On Saturday, Trudeau chaired a cabinet meeting and hosted a virtual meeting with the provincial and territorial premiers.
Trump said he was imposing tariffs because of “the major threat” of fentanyl crossing into the United States.
She added, “I propose to President Trump that we establish a working group with our best public health and security teams. »