Trade war kicks off: Trudeau announces retaliation after Trump makes good on tariff threat

'Canadians understand that we need to respond' to the tariffs levied by the U.S. president, says Prime Minister Trudeau. 'We need to respond in a way that is appropriate; that is measured, but forceful; that meets the moment.'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada would respond to the U.S. levies with 25-per-cent tariffs on $155-billion worth of American goods. The first $30-billion will begin as of Feb. 4, he said, followed by a further $125-billion in 21 days to allow Canadian companies to find alternatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY CHARELLE EVELYN

February 1, 2025

Canada will fight back against tariffs on its exports to the United States, with $155-billion in retaliatory action on American goods, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Feb. 1.

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