Trump spares Canada (for now) from customs duties

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    Trump spares Canada (for now) from customs duties

  • February 1

    This is the date mentioned Monday evening by President Donald Trump for the imposition of customs tariffs of 25% on Canadian and Mexican products entering the United States. He therefore did not carry out his threat during his swearing-in day, contrary to his promise.

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  • PHOTO : AFP/Getty Images / Guillermo Arias

    In the decrees he signed when he took office, the American president plans between now and then an investigation into the commercial and monetary practices of Canada, Mexico and China, which he considers “unfair “.

  • Planned retaliations

    PHOTO: The Canadian Press / Sean Kilpatrick

    For several weeks, the Canadian government has been preparing to retaliate if Washington moves forward with such a measure. Last Wednesday, the premiers of 12 of the 13 provinces and territories issued a statement in which they committed to forming a united front against these American threats. Only Alberta had not approved the text.

  • “Canada and the United States have the most successful economic partnership in the world. We have the chance to work together again – to create more jobs and prosperity in our two countries. »

    JUSTIN TRUDEAU

    Canadian Prime Minister, in a message published on X Monday

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