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Trudeau Calls Trump Over 25% Tariff Threat, Discusses Border Security

Nov 26, 2024, 04:14 AM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called President-elect Donald Trump following Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico. The conversation focused on border security, with Trudeau reportedly emphasizing that issues are much worse at the Mexico border. Trump had announced his intention to enact these tariffs on his first day in office, aiming to secure the borders. The call was described as 'constructive' by sources, indicating a potential for further dialogue on the trade and security issues between the two nations.