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 the uncertain timetable 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 multiple executive orders on his second day in office. He suggested on Monday that blanket tariffs on Mexican and Canadian exports to the United States could take effect as early as February.
“Donald Trump’s approach is really creating uncertainty,” Trudeau said, adding that he speaks with Trump “regularly.”
“As for the next formal interactions, stay tuned.”
Trudeau said Trump’s promised prosperity for America will require Canadian resources to fuel it.
“Canada provides many of the necessary inputs that the American economy will need to grow and prosper.”
