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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