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Trudeau Urges Unity Against Looming 25% U.S. Tariff

1/16/2025

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened with Canadian premiers to tackle the looming threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Trudeau called for unity, while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith voiced her opposition to energy export restrictions. The stakes are high, as these tariffs could devastate Canada's economy, especially its vital oil sector.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened with Canadian premiers to tackle the looming threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Trudeau called for unity, while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith voiced her opposition to energy export restrictions. The stakes are high, as these tariffs could devastate Canada's economy, especially its vital oil sector.