Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has spoken out against U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all products coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. Poilievre described the threat as unjustified and called for a plan to prioritize the interests of Canada. He emphasized the need for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to set aside partisanship and take action to strengthen the economy, including abolishing the government’s carbon pricing policy.
When asked about the possibility of Canada relying less on the U.S., Poilievre dismissed the idea of fantasizing about other trade partners, stating that he is focused on reality. The threat of a blanket trade tariff from the U.S. has raised concerns about the impact it could have on the Canadian economy, which is already facing challenges. Poilievre’s call for a plan to prioritize Canada’s interests in the face of such threats highlights the importance of strategic decision-making to protect the country’s economy.
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Video “”Canada first”: Poilievre says plan needed after Trump threatens blanket trade tariff” was uploaded on 11/26/2024 to Youtube Channel Global News