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Canada’s premiers mapping a strategy to respond to Trump’s tariffs' threat

The premiers plan to take their case directly to Washington in February, during a delegation that will meet with members of Congress and Senate leaders. Ford said that timing will be critical, with plans to meet during Congress’ sitting week to maximize impact.

Published Dec 16, 2024 at 8:38pm

Barbara Patrocinio
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Barbara Patrocinio
Canada’s premiers mapping a strategy to respond to Trump’s tariffs' threat
Premiers Meetings 20241216 Ontario premier Doug Ford speaks to the media during the fall meetings of Canada's premiers hosted by Ontario in Toronto on Monday, December 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

As the clock ticks toward U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, Canada’s premiers are mapping out their strategy to respond to the incoming administration’s priorities. Issues like border security, trade tariffs, and NATO commitments are looming large, the premiers are aiming to present a unified stance while navigating regional interests.

Here’s what we know so far about their approach:

Securing the Canada-U.S. border has emerged as the top priority for the premiers. Ontario Premier Doug Ford emphasized this repeatedly during his remarks.

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