TORONTO (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated on Tuesday that his government is prepared to respond to all scenarios if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canada.
Asked about an uncertain timeline for possible tariffs, Trudeau said Trump is a skilled negotiator who likes to keep his negotiating partners a little off-balance.
Trump is expected to sign other executive orders on his second day in office. On Monday, he suggested that blanket tariffs on Mexican and Canadian exports to the United States could take effect starting in February.
“Donald Trump’s approach creates uncertainty,” Trudeau said, adding that he speaks “regularly” with Trump.
“As for future formal interactions, stay tuned.”
Trudeau said the prosperity Trump promised for America would require Canadian resources to fuel it.
“Canada provides many of the necessary inputs that the U.S. economy will need to grow and prosper.”
