Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says the government is still working to prevent the Trump administration from imposing punishing tariffs, and on a possible Canadian response in case that happens. The federal cabinet is meeting for two days to discuss possible tariffs after Trump’s inauguration. (Jan. 20, 2025 / The Canadian Press)
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says the government is still working to prevent the Trump administration from imposing punishing tariffs, and on a possible Canadian response in case that happens. The federal cabinet is meeting for two days to discuss possible tariffs after Trump’s inauguration. (Jan. 20, 2025 / The Canadian Press)
By Sarah Ritchie and Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press
MONTEBELLO, Que. – Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Donald Trump’s suggestion that he will impose sweeping tariffs on Canada on Feb. 1 is “nothing new,” and insists Canada has plans ready for several possible scenarios.
LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly stepped out of a cabinet meeting in Montebello, Que. to deliver a statement to reassure Canadians after the newly installed U.S. president signed a stack of unrelated executive orders Monday evening.
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