Canada’s 13 premiers in Washington on mission to push back Trump’s tariff threats
- Canada's 13 premiers traveled to Washington, D.C., to negotiate with U.S. senators and business groups regarding tariff threats from President Donald Trump, as described by Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, who called it a 'charm offensive.'
- President Trump signed executive orders imposing a 25-percent tariff on U.S. steel and aluminum imports, set to start on March 12, and has threatened up to 100-percent tariffs on Canada's auto sector.
- Premier Doug Ford stated that U.S. officials are gaining a 'better understanding' of the tariffs' negative impact, and that the message is reaching President Trump.
- Premiers expressed a commitment to strengthening Canada-U.S. ties, emphasizing that effective communication is crucial, according to several participating premiers.
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Manitoba Premier Kinew stresses long-term goal as U.S. tariffs battle continues
WASHINGTON — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a trip by Canada's premiers to Washington, D.C., has been a success even though there's no sign of a change in American plans to impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods.
Premier says Washington Trip Constructive, but Concern Over Tariff Threats Remain
Premier Andrew Furey remains concerned about the focus on threatened tariffs against Canada following discussions in Washington yesterday between Canada’s premiers and US officials. Furey calls yesterday’s discussions constructive but concerning. “Make no mistake, the president is very focused on tariffs, this is not something that’s going to go away in the next couple of weeks, and the next couple of months. The president is laser-focused on ta…
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Canada’s premiers say talks with Trump’s administration were ‘constructive’
Ontario premier Doug Ford says it’s time to usher in a new “golden age” of Canadian-American relations following a historic meeting in Washington D.C with all thirteen of Canada’s premiers and senior members of the Trump administration.
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