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Trudeau Meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago to Address 25% Tariff Concerns

Nov 30, 2024, 11:12 AM

On November 30th, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an impromptu trip to Mar-a-Lago to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. During the meeting, they discussed trade and border issues amidst concerns over Trump's proposed 25% tariff on all exports from Canada. Trudeau expressed optimism about preventing the tariff, which could significantly impact trade relations between the two countries. The meeting highlights the potential challenges for Canada as Trump's administration signals shifts in trade policy.