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Justin Trudeau is feeling vulnerable as he tries to rally support against Trump’s proposed tariffs. Even his political rivals are criticizing him for his handling of the situation, as they fear the impact it could have on Canada’s economy.
Written by Ian Austen
Writing from the capital
With increasing concerns about the negative impact on Canada if President-elect Donald J. Trump follows through on his pledge to impose high tariffs on the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he plans to gather all provincial and territorial leaders for an urgent meeting to discuss a unified political response.
He emphasized the importance of everyone working together towards a common goal during a press conference in Ottawa. He believes that the Team Canada approach is the most effective way to achieve success.
However, Mr. Trudeau may struggle to gather a cohesive reaction as successfully as he did during the previous Trump administration. Many of the provincial leaders are from opposing political parties, his Liberal government is not receiving strong support in polls, and he is at risk in the upcoming federal election, which is required to take place within a year.
Following Mr. Trump’s announcement, many provincial leaders criticized both Mr. Trudeau and Mr. Trump’s plan.
François Legault, the premier of Quebec, expressed agreement with the concerns raised by Donald Trump. He stated that he would request that Quebec be included in any trade talks with the United States. Legault, along with other political opponents of Justin Trudeau, criticized the prime minister for not addressing the tariff threat seriously. They anticipate a significant job loss in Quebec and the rest of Canada as a result.
Doug Ford, a member of the Progressive Conservative party and the leader of Ontario, which is the most populated province and a key hub for manufacturing in Canada, expressed that hearing about Mr. Trump’s announcement felt like a betrayal from someone close to you.
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