November 30th 2024.
According to a source familiar with the situation, President-elect Donald Trump will be dining with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago on Friday evening. Joining them for dinner will be some members of Trudeau's Cabinet, as confirmed by a senior Canadian government official. After the dinner, Trudeau is expected to leave Mar-a-Lago.
This meeting comes just days after Trump's announcement of increasing tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada. Specifically, he has proposed a 25% tariff on all products sent to the US. Trudeau expressed concern about Trump's statements, stating that his plans are not just empty promises, but will actually be carried out. He also emphasized the impact this could have on both Canadians and Americans, as well as businesses and industries.
Trudeau is looking forward to having productive conversations with Trump and addressing any concerns or issues that may arise. Also attending the dinner are North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Florida Representative Mike Waltz, and Trump's transition co-chair Howard Lutnick, as confirmed by sources. Trudeau's chief of staff Katie Telford and Canadian Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc are also in attendance, as reported by Canada's Global News.
Trump's proposed tariffs have raised concerns about the potential consequences for America's supply chains and industries that rely on goods from its closest trading partners. In a previous call between Trump and Trudeau, they discussed border security and trade. According to a senior Canadian government source, the call was productive and they agreed to stay in touch.
During Trump's first administration, there were tensions between the US and Canada, particularly regarding trade. Trump had previously imposed tariffs on Canadian goods during negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement. However, many US imports from Canada and Mexico are currently exempt from tariffs due to the USMCA trade agreement.
It remains unclear how Trump plans to implement the proposed tariffs without violating the USMCA. Trump recently spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, but there have been conflicting statements about the call. While Trump claimed that Sheinbaum agreed to close the US-Mexico border, Sheinbaum denied doing so. She also mentioned the possibility of retaliating with counter-tariffs if Trump follows through with his threat.
Trump's tariff proposal has faced criticism from various sources, including President Joe Biden, who called it "counterproductive" and warned of potential damage to the US's relationships with Canada and Mexico. Stay updated on all the latest news, sports, politics, and weather with the 9NEWS app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Get notifications sent straight to your smartphone so you never miss a beat.
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