Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Saturday that Canada will impose 25 percent tariffs on C$155 billion (US$106.5 billion) worth of U.S. goods in response to U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
According to Trudeau, C$30 billion of the tariffs will take effect from Tuesday, with the remaining C$125 billion to be implemented in 21 days. This move follows Trump's executive order imposing 25 percent tariffs on all goods from Canada and Mexico starting on Tuesday, except Canadian energy products, which will be subject to a 10 percent duty.
Trudeau warned that the coming weeks would be difficult for Canadians and emphasized that Trump's tariffs would also negatively impact Americans. Addressing U.S. citizens, he said, \"They will raise costs for you, including food at the grocery store, gas at the pump. They will impede your access to an affordable supply of vital goods.\"
The Canadian leader outlined that the tariffs would target American products such as beer, wine, bourbon, fruits, and fruit juices—including orange juice from Trump's home state of Florida. Canada will also impose tariffs on goods including clothing, sports equipment, and household appliances.
In addition to tariffs, Canada is considering non-tariff measures potentially relating to critical minerals, energy procurement, and other partnerships, Trudeau stated.
He encouraged Canadians to support domestic products and consider vacationing within Canada rather than traveling to the United States. \"We didn't ask for this but we will not back down,\" Trudeau affirmed.
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