Canadian premiers met to discuss retaliations and defense against Trump's tariff threats.

Canadian premiers met in Toronto to discuss responses to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods. Ontario's Premier Doug Ford advocated for retaliatory tariffs and cutting electricity supplies, while Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith favored diplomacy. The premiers agreed on tightening border security and meeting Canada's commitment to spend 2% of its GDP on defense. They also discussed pursuing a bilateral trade deal with the U.S.

December 16, 2024
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