Trudeau says Canada ready to respond to potential Trump tariffs by Reuters

TORONTO (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressed on Tuesday that his government is prepared to respond to all scenarios if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canada.

Asked about an uncertain timeline on potential tariffs, Trudeau said Trump is a skilled negotiator who likes to keep his negotiating partners a bit off balance.

Trump is expected to sign more executive orders on his second day in office. He suggested Monday that blanket tariffs on Mexican and Canadian exports to the United States could take effect starting in February.

“Donald Trump’s approach creates uncertainty,” Trudeau said, adding that he speaks “regularly” with Trump.

“Regarding upcoming official interactions, stay tuned.”

Trudeau said the prosperity Trump promised America will require Canadian resources to fuel it.

“Canada provides many of the necessary inputs that the U.S. economy will need in order to grow and prosper.”