Canadian PM Trudeau slaps 25% tariffs on US, calls Trump’s trade war ‘Dumb thing to do’ – The Economic Times Video

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed to fight back against the United States’ sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports, calling it a “trade war” that will “first and foremost harm American families”. Trudeau emphasised that Canadians are “reasonable” and “polite,” but will not back down from a fight, especially when the country’s well-being is at stake. On Tuesday, speaking from Parliament Hill, Trudeau criticised US President Donald Trump’s decision, saying that tariffs are a “very dumb thing to do.” He also questioned the logic of working with Vladimir Putin, whom Trudeau called a “murderer and a dictator,” while imposing tariffs on Canada, a close ally and partner.Do”

ET Online | 05 Mar 2025, 01:12 AM IST