President Donald Trump listens to a question as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Evan Vucci
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last night Canada will retaliate after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed 25 per cent tariffs against Canadian goods would go into effect Tuesday.
Trudeau said Saturday that Canada will respond with 25 per cent tariffs against $155 billion worth of American goods, including alcohol, furniture and natural resources.
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The premier of the Northwest Territories says that even though the N.W.T. has limited direct exports to the United States, it’s still exploring ways to contribute to Canada’s countermeasures against U.S. tariffs.
R.J. Simpson says they include reviewing procurement policies to eliminate purchases from U.S. companies where possible, as well as halting the Northwest Territories Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s purchase of American goods.
In a statement over …