— So present the United States started a trade war against Canada, its closest partner, an ally and a friend. At the same time, they talk about affirmative cooperation with Russia, leading an application policy towards Vladimir Putin, a lying and murderous dictator. Learn from this, concluded Trudeau.
He stressed that Canadians were reasonable and kind, but would not retreat from their position. American duties will be contested at the planet Trade Organisation. Canada introduces 25 percent customs duties on US exports worth a full of 155 billion Canadian dollars. First of all, they are duties on goods worth $30 billion in Canadian and after 21 days – duties on goods worth 125 billion Canadian.
Trudeau: There are no winners in the trade war
Trudeau reported that on Tuesday, along with the Prime Ministers of Canadian provinces and territories, he would discuss further possible actions, and pointed out that provincial and territorial governments could introduce additional non-tariff actions on their own. He added that Canada's aim is to bring about the abolition of American duties.
— There are no winners in the trade war," stressed the Prime Minister of Canada. Turning straight to the Americans, he said Canada did not want customs, “but your government decided to do this to you.” Trudeau calculated upcoming problems, specified as higher inflation and economical problems that would endanger American families.
Turning to the Canadians, Trudeau stressed that it would be “hard”, but the national government and provincial governments would “do everything” to aid the Canadians. "We will defend Canadian jobs," he added. "This country is worth fighting for," the Prime Minister of Canada stressed.
