President Trump's imposition of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods has escalated tensions between the U.S. and Canada. While Trump blames these countries for illegal immigration and drug trafficking, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refutes these claims, stating that less than 1% of fentanyl and illegal crossings originate from Canada. Trudeau challenges the legality of the tariffs, citing violations of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Canada retaliates with 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods, and some provinces have begun removing American-made alcohol from government-run liquor stores. The situation remains highly volatile with experts expressing uncertainty about Trump's future actions.
President Trump isn't showing signs of backing down with tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Here's how it's impacting relations with Canada .President Donald Trump isn't showing signs of backing down with tariffs on some of the country's biggest trading partners poised to begin.
"Less than 1% of fentanyl and less than 1% of illegal crossing into the United States come from Canada," said Trudeau. Trudeau is challenging the very premise of Trump's tariffs. saying it's a violation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. which went into effect in July of 2020.
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