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Joly says Canada is putting ‘maximum pressure’ on the U.S. to lift tariffs
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly stated that U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threats against Canada are not a joke, contrary to some G7 counterparts' beliefs.
Joly emphasized, "Canada's sovereignty is not up for debate – period," indicating a strong stance on Canadian independence during the G7 meeting.
Following Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum, Canada retaliated with tariffs on $29.8 billion of American goods, escalating trade tensions.
During the G7 meeting, Joly expressed gratitude for support from European counterparts, noting they wore colors symbolizing the Canadian flag.