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Trudeau, who is in a vulnerable position, is looking to gather support against Trump’s proposed tariffs. Despite the plan potentially harming Canada’s economy, even Trudeau’s political opponents were highly critical of him.
Written by Ian Austen
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With increasing concern about the possible negative impacts on Canada if President-elect Donald J. Trump goes through with his plan to impose significant tariffs on the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he will convene an emergency meeting with all provincial and territorial leaders to strategize a unified political response.
He emphasized to reporters in Ottawa the importance of everyone working together on this issue. He stated that the Team Canada approach is effective.
However, Mr. Trudeau may face difficulty in rallying a cohesive response as he did during the previous Trump administration. Many of the provincial leaders are from opposing political parties, his Liberal government is not performing well in polls, and he is at risk in the upcoming federal election, which is scheduled to take place within a year.
After Mr. Trump made his announcement, a number of premiers not only criticized Mr. Trudeau but also spoke out against Mr. Trump’s plan.
François Legault, the premier of Quebec, stated at a press conference that he agrees with the concerns raised by Donald Trump. He mentioned that he will push for Quebec to have a seat at the table in any trade talks with the United States. Legault, along with other political rivals of Prime Minister Trudeau, criticized him for not addressing the tariff threat adequately, warning of potential job losses in Quebec and across Canada.
Doug Ford, who is a member of the Progressive Conservative party and serves as the premier of Ontario, which is the most populous province in Canada and a hub for manufacturing, expressed feeling personally betrayed by the announcement made by President Trump, likening it to being stabbed in the heart by a family member.
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