Trudeau of Canada holds talks with Trump at Mar-a-Lago amidst looming tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau traveled to Florida to meet with President-elect Donald Trump just days after Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods. Trudeau arrived at Palm Beach International Airport and was seen dining with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate. They had a conversation on Saturday morning, but details were not disclosed. Trump had previously announced his plan to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada in response to issues such as drug trafficking and illegal immigration. President Joe Biden criticized Trump’s announcement, calling it counterproductive. Canada and Mexico are significant suppliers of goods to the U.S., with Canada sending about 75% of its total exports to the U.S. The potential tariffs would impact various industries, including vehicles, dairy, paper products, and building supplies. Economists have raised concerns about the impact of these tariffs on consumers, as the costs could be passed on to them. Trump has previously expressed intentions to implement tariffs on other countries, especially China. The outcome of the meeting between Trudeau and Trump remains unclear, but it is a significant development in the ongoing trade relations between the two countries.

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