Canada's ambassador to Washington warns of price hikes for Americans if Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods. She emphasizes Canada's willingness to increase U.S. purchases, including for its new submarine fleet.
Canada 's ambassador to Washington, Kirsten Hillman, stated on Monday that Canada is prepared to increase its purchases from the United States, including its next submarine fleet, to address President-elect Donald Trump 's concerns regarding the U.S.- Canada trade deficit . Hillman cautioned Americans that prices would rise if Trump implemented his plan to impose tariffs on Canadian goods.
She emphasized that Canada already buys more from the United States than any other country and is willing to source more. Hillman highlighted upcoming significant military procurements, like replacing Canada's entire submarine fleet, as potential areas for increased U.S. purchases. She noted that 70% of Canada's military procurement is currently sourced from the U.S., including a planned purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets. Hillman stressed that while Canada is not seeking a trade war, it would retaliate against tariffs, making American products more expensive and potentially pushing Canadians to seek alternatives. She argued that reversing the progress made in the USMCA trade deal, negotiated by Trump himself, would be illogical. Hillman praised Trump for accelerating Canada's border security enhancements and acknowledged the shared challenge posed by China, a powerful adversary. She emphasized the importance of collaboration between the U.S. and Canada, particularly in the energy sector, to counter China's influence
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