Trudeau announces 25% tariffs on US products in retaliation

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday (1) that Canada would imply 25% of Canadian $ 15% ($ 106.5 billion) from US products in response to US tariffs.

“30 billion Canadian dollars would take effect from Tuesday (4) and 125 billion Canadian dollars in 21 days,” Trudeau told a news conference.

Trump previously signed an executive order imposing from Tuesday (4), except Canadian energy products, which will be subject to a rate of 10%.

Trudeau warned that the longtime ally. He encouraged Canadians to buy national products and vacation in the country, not in the US.

He said some non -tariff measures, including some related to critical minerals, energy acquisition and other partnerships, are being analyzed.

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