Canadians waiting to see if Trump's tariff threat materializes

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N.L. premier says Canadian identity 'under attack' with Trump tariff threats

Ahead of a meeting with the prime minister and fellow premiers, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey said the threat of U.S. tariffs is not just an economic attack but one on Canada's values, sovereignty and identity. Furey told CBC's Rosemary Barton the response needs to be firm but responsible, even as President Donald Trump warned Canada against retaliation.

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On Saturday, the Canadian government still did not have an official document to rely on to assess the extent of the 25% tariffs that Washington promises to impose. According to some media, including CNN, President Donald Trump would clarify his intentions in the afternoon.

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The American government had not yet provided any information on this subject on Saturday morning.

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If things go as Donald Trump has warned, Canada and Mexico will wake up on Saturday to a massive tariff wall against the United States. 25 percent will be imposed on goods from the United States' neighboring countries, according to the American president.

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The president and CEO of Manufacturers & Exporters du Québec maintains that businesses are fed up with swimming “in uncertainty.”

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Canada waits to see if Trump’s tariff threat materializes

WASHINGTON — Canadian officials are anxiously waiting to see if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to slap Canada with devastating tariffs today.