Trudeau Meets Trump to Discuss Tariff Concerns

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago following Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico. The tariffs are meant to pressure these countries to curb the flow of migrants and drugs into the U.S. Trudeau, who was the first G7 leader to visit Trump since his election, emphasized the importance of constructive dialogue to address these concerns and maintain beneficial trade relations. Trudeau's visit was reportedly unannounced, and he was accompanied by Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Both Canadian and Mexican leaders have warned that such tariffs could trigger retaliatory measures, potentially harming industries and consumers in both countries. The meeting signifies an effort by Trudeau to mitigate potential economic impacts and preserve the USMCA trade agreement.