Canada's Justin Trudeau announces retaliatory tariffs following Trump's executive order

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by imposing a 25% tax on $155 billion worth of U.S. goods.

Just hours after President Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, Prime Minister Trudeau made his comments. The order signed by Trump implemented a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, except for Canadian energy products, which will face a 10% tariff. Additionally, the order will impose a 10% tariff on imports from China.

During the Saturday evening press conference, Trudeau stated that the tariffs on American goods will have "immediate tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods as of Tuesday," the day the U.S. starts collecting tariffs on Canadian goods. He mentioned that the rest of the tariffs will be implemented about three weeks later "to give Canadian companies and supply chains an opportunity to look for alternatives."

Similar to the American tariffs, our response will also have a wide impact and cover several everyday items, such as American beer, wine, and bourbon, as well as fruits and fruit juices, including orange juice, along with vegetables, perfume, clothing and shoes," Trudeau said. "It'll include major household items like appliances, furniture, and sports equipment, and materials such as lumber and plastics, along with many other products.

"For the United States, the better way is to work together with Canada, not to penalize us.”

The prime minister directly spoke to Americans, stating that Trump's move "will have real consequences for you, the American people."

Additionally, he urged Canadians to think about steps they can take to "do your part," including opting for products that are manufactured in Canada over those produced in the US when shopping, and altering their summer vacation plans to stay within Canada's borders.

The White House has yet to comment on Trudeau's announcement.

She told her secretary of the economy to implement Plan B, which includes tariffs and other trade restrictions to protect Mexico's interests.

Sheinbaum also strongly criticized the tariffs, stating in a post to X, “We completely reject the White House's false accusations against the Mexican government of forming alliances with criminal organizations, as well as any intention to interfere with our territory.”

"Mexico not only does not want fentanyl to enter the United States, it doesn't want it to reach any other place," she added in Spanish.

For the United States to tackle the presence of organized crime groups that deal in narcotics and triggers bloodshed, we must work jointly in a thorough approach, but only under the principles of shared accountability, mutual understanding, collaboration, and, most importantly, respect for each country's autonomy, which must be non-negotiable," she emphasized. "Collaboration is encouraged; submission is not.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce indicated in a statement that China would file a legal complaint with the World Trade Organization and implement necessary protective measures to firmly defend its rights and interests.

"China urges the US to fix its mistakes, foster mutual understanding, have open and honest talks, build stronger cooperation, and handle their differences based on equality, mutual benefit, and mutual respect," the statement went on.

Neither the Chinese embassy in the United States nor China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to requests for comment on Saturday evening.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated during a press briefing earlier this week that "China has provided support for the U.S.'s response to the fentanyl issue with a sense of humanity and goodwill, and has carried out comprehensive narcotics cooperation with the U.S. side."

“We anticipate that the U.S. will strive to build upon the positive progress achieved in counternarcotics collaboration.”

Such everyday items

Trump cited his decision as a response to "the major threat of undocumented aliens and lethal drugs killing our citizens, including fentanyl."

from the federal agency.

According to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, U.S. imports come mainly from Mexico and Canada, countries that have been stable economic partners with the U.S. for some time and are considered U.S. allies.

Chinese products.

A potential new series of tariffs may have repercussions extending beyond the economy, which could touch various initiatives involving national security and public health between the two countries.

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