
CANADA’S PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU SAYS CANADA WILL HIT USA WITH RETALIATORY TARIFFS FROM TUESDAY
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has hinted that Canada will hit back at the United States tariffs with 25 percent levies of its own on select American goods.
The tariffs will apply to “everyday items” such as American beer, wine and bourbon as well as fruits, vegetables, consumer appliances, lumber and plastics, among others
US President Donald Trump earlier announced broad tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, citing a threat from illegal immigration and drugs.
Canadian exports to the United States will face a 25 percent tariff starting from Tuesday, although energy resources from Canada will have a lower 10 percent levy.
Trudeau said the trade conflict will have “real consequences” for Canadians but also for Americans, including job losses, higher costs for food and gasoline, potential shutdowns of auto assembly plants, and impeded access to Canadian nickel, potash, uranium, steel and aluminum.