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Canada's Premiers Unite Against U.S. Tariffs in D.C.

2/12/2025

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Canada's 13 premiers are rallying in Washington, D.C., fighting against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum that threaten to ignite a trade war. Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls for solidarity, proposing a "Fortress Am-Can" to bolster economic connections. Their mission: to convince U.S. lawmakers to grant Canada a crucial exemption from these tariffs.

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Canada's 13 premiers are rallying in Washington, D.C., fighting against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum that threaten to ignite a trade war. Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls for solidarity, proposing a "Fortress Am-Can" to bolster economic connections. Their mission: to convince U.S. lawmakers to grant Canada a crucial exemption from these tariffs.