‘We need to be united’: Ontario pushes back as Trump floats tariff plan [Video]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Now that President Donald Trump is in office, tariff talks are intensifying.

The President has proposed imposing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting February 1st. During an Oval Office address this week, Trump cited concerns about border issues and drug trafficking.

“We’re thinking in terms of 25 percent on Mexico and Canada because they’re allowing vast numbers of people—Canada’s a very bad abuser also—vast numbers of people to come in and fentanyl to come in,” Trump said.

Canadian officials are not taking this lightly. In response, Ontario’s government began airing ads in the U.S. emphasizing the importance of their partnership:

“For generations, this ally to the North has been by your side: Ontario, Canada, a partner connected by shared history, shared values, and a shared vision for what we can achieve together,” the video begins.

Outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also weighed in saying that …