Mark Carney at a press conference in Ottawa announced that Canada would respond to US car duties by taking action that has the top impact on the United States. The Prime Minister added that he anticipated the arrival fundamentally different relations between 2 countries.
The old relations we had with the United States, based on the deepening integration of our economies and close cooperation on safety and the military, have come to an end. – announced.
Carney did not uncover what concrete steps Canada would take, stating that You act erstwhile you act, you don't announce commitments. The politician stated that if the duties imposed by Washington are permanent, they would require broad renegotiation of trade and safety relations with the United States.
We'll gotta drastically reduce our dependence on the United States. – announced.
Wait
The Prime Minister of Canada added that Trump contacted him on Wednesday to set a deadline for the talks between the 2 politicians. They have not spoken since Carney was sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada, which occurred little than 2 weeks ago. However, it was not revealed erstwhile this conversation took place.
Carney's attitude is akin to that of the Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, who told reporters Thursday morning that Mexico would announce its tariff plans after April 2.
We'll respond decisively. Nothing is excluded to defend our workers and our country said Carney, informing the Canadians that There is no miraculous means, no fast solution in the trade war.
I reject any effort to weaken Canada, exhaust us, break us so America can take over us. “The Prime Minister added.
25% alternatively of 2.5%
Trump announced on Wednesday that on April 2, he would impose 25% duties on all cars and light trucks imported from abroad. The rate to date was 2.5%. The Ontario provincial prime minister, Doug Ford, said on Thursday that he spoke to the U.S. Trade Secretary, Howard Lutnick, who was going to tell him that cars manufactured in Canada, containing at least half of American parts, would not be subject to customs.
According to an analysis published on Thursday by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the American cities that will be most affected by the trade war with Canada are mainly in states that voted for Donald Trump. It is at the same time states whose economy mostly depends on exports to Canada.
