Trudeau responds to Trump’s ‘bogus,’ ‘illegal’ pretext for trade war: read the speech

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is ‘no justification’ for American tariffs on Canadian goods, and vows the country will ‘not back down.’

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, reiterated Canada's plan for 25-per-cent retaliatory tariffs on $155-billion worth of American goods, with the first $30-billion in effect as of March 4, and the rest to follow in 21 days.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF

March 4, 2025

Hours after United States President Donald Trump enacted long-threatened tariffs on Canadian goods, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed gathered media in the West Block about the country's response.

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