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Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro delivers a harsh message to Canadian lobbyists
Navarro said Canadian lobbyists cannot sway U.S. politics as the White House escalates tariffs on nearly $1 billion in imports, officials said.
On Tuesday, the United States implemented a ban on nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including dairy, alcohol, and motorcycles, escalating the trade war.
The White House justified the measure earlier this month, claiming Canadian restrictions on United States alcohol, automobiles, and dairy products put American exporters at a disadvantage.
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told Canadian lobbyists on Tuesday to "get the hell out" of the United States, warning against interference in midterm elections.
Prime Minister Carney stated he will "take note" of the trade jabs, while Stelco Holdings Inc. confirmed 350 layoffs at its Hamilton, Ontario, plant due to tariff pressures.
President Donald Trump predicted the Canadian side will contact him within three or four weeks to negotiate a deal, asserting the United States will "win everything.