Canada Promises ‘Forceful and Immediate’ Response to Any US Tariffs [Video]

Canada’s outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned the country will have a “forceful and immediate” response if President Donald Trump follows through with his 25 percent tariff plans.

Newsweek has contacted the White House and Trudeau’s office for comment via email.

Why It Matters

Trump has said his tariffs on Canadian imports will take effect Saturday. The move threatens a major diplomatic crisis between the two allies and could have potentially devastating impacts on both countries’ economies.

What to Know

Canadian officials say they are preparing to fight back if Trump follows through with his plans to impose a 25 percent tariff.

Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada and a candidate to be the next Canadian prime minister, told the BBCthe country is “going to stand up to a bully” by …