Lukashuk said Canada did not anticipate the US to impose duties. - We're disappointed. The United States is our biggest partner and friend – said the politician.
As he noted, Trump has a “very shallow knowing of trade” and decisions taken by the US president “are not based on any logic’. The politician besides pointed out that Trump's decisions would most likely be executed by customers.
– Prime Minister Trudeau addressed US citizens. They will be the most losers – he said. Lukaszek besides pointed out that this would affect especially those who When voting for Trump, they expected prices to fall In stores.
Donald Trump imposes duties on Canada. Thomas Lukaszuk: We are disappointed
In a hard economical situation, Lukaszyk sees, however, a chance for development. As he noted, "US has so far purchased 75% of all Canadian goods".
– It's a good time to Focus on the European Union. Canada is simply a immense deposit of natural treasures – gas and oil. The EU wants to become independent of gas from Russia," he said.
VIDEO. Thomas Lukaszuk on duties imposed on Canada: We are disappointed
It besides looks at technology and defence issues as "Canada has not yet contributed 2 percent to NATO".
The duties imposed by Trump led to Unification of Canadians. “I have never seen Canadians so willing to cooperate,” said Lukaszuk. There's always been interior divisions. Canada now speaks with 1 voice," he added.
He besides warned president Trump: “he will be surprised” Canadian response. – Retaliation of Prime Minister Trudeau is in all provinces of Canada. Even by those who have not supported him so far," he said.
He stressed that president Trump's statements about wanting to grow the territory of the United States are very irresponsible and that "Canada in no way is curious in being part of the U.S.‘.
Canada wants to bond with Europe. Politician points to Poland
Lukaszuk said, in cooperation with Europe, Canada frequently looks at Poland. – The Polish economy is noticeable in Canada. It's a strong country.
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– It's time to establish closer economical ties. This is huge possible for trade – he added.
bp / Polsat News
