During those two critical Feb. 3 calls, Trump and Trudeau talked tariffs, football, and Freeland’s Liberal leadership bid, according to sources

U.S. President Donald Trump falsely claimed that Canada discriminates against U.S. goods by imposing a sales tax, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promptly corrected, say government sources.

During the high-stakes Feb. 3 calls, U.S. president Donald Trump, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed tariffs, the Liberal leadership, and the difference between American and Canadian football, according to government sources.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and Wikimedia Commons

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BY ABBAS RANA

February 17, 2025

In two pivotal calls on Feb. 3, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed tariffs, American grievances toward Canada—some rooted in misinformation—the outgoing prime minister’s transition plans, sports, and whether Chrystia Freeland is pur...

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