Canada and Mexico unite against U.S. tariff challenges
Canada and Mexico are strengthening cooperation in response to American tariffs. Prime Minister Trudeau and President Sheinbaum remain in close contact, as the summary of their conversation published on Sunday states.
Canada and Mexico are enhancing their cooperation due to the United States' decision to impose 25% tariffs on imports from these countries. Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum, discussed this issue in a conversation on Saturday.
Responses from Canada and Mexico
In response to the American tariffs, Canada plans to introduce retaliatory tariffs on American goods worth approximately $154 billion CAD. These tariffs will take effect on February 4, and additional tariffs will be enforced within 21 days. Prime Minister Trudeau also announced export restrictions on critical minerals and oil to the U.S.
Canadian provinces are also taking retaliatory actions. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that starting Tuesday, the LCBO chain will stop selling American alcohol. Nova Scotia and British Columbia have implemented similar measures. The LCBO sells American beverages worth nearly $995 million CAD annually.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum also announced retaliatory tariffs. She informed the public via social media about implementing a "plan B" to defend Mexico's interests and dismissed allegations of her government's ties to criminal organizations.
The Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, expressed hope that the American tariffs might not take effect. In an interview with ABC News, she emphasized that Canadians expect their government to uphold the agreement with the U.S.
