Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Canadian federal officials expressed optimism about the Canada-U.S. trading relationship after a meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Ford described the meeting as productive and positive, indicating a willingness to work together. However, the U.S. President Donald Trump made inflammatory remarks about Canada, threatening to destroy Canadian industries and alleging that the U.S. does not need anything from Canada. Trump’s comments have added tension to the ongoing trade war between the two countries, with Canada imposing retaliatory tariffs on American goods in response to U.S. tariffs. Canadian officials reiterated the need to lift U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and emphasized the negative impact of the tariffs on both countries’ economies. The meeting focused on the potential consequences of upcoming tariffs on Canadian goods, rather than renegotiating the trilateral free trade agreement between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Canadian officials remain committed to standing up for Canadian interests and maintaining retaliatory tariffs until necessary. Despite Trump’s aggressive statements, the meeting was seen as a step in the right direction, with Canadian officials expressing a willingness to continue discussions in a civil manner and defend Canadian interests.
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