Trudeau Meets Trump Amid Tariff Threats

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Florida to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago following Trump's threats to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico due to concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The meeting, which included a dinner and was attended by Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, aimed to address escalating trade tensions and the potential economic impact of the proposed tariffs. Trudeau emphasized the importance of constructive dialogue to resolve the issues and highlighted Canada's strong economic ties with the U.S., where $2.7 billion in goods and services cross the border daily. Despite the threats, Canadian officials are prepared to invest in border security and consider retaliatory measures if necessary. Trump's warnings were perceived as a bargaining tactic, and both leaders have expressed a commitment to finding mutual solutions to shared challenges. This visit marks Trudeau's first face-to-face engagement with Trump since the election and underscores the urgency of maintaining positive bilateral relations.