Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a poised yet forceful counterpunch to the U.S., slapping a 25% tariff on $30 billion worth of American imports starting Tuesday.
Facing the media after the Trump administration’s barrage of tariffs, Trudeau stood firm, making it clear that Canada wouldn’t buckle—neither its economy nor its political resolve would be steamrolled by Washington’s strong-arm tactics.
Trudeau stood up as leader of the country, sending the directive across the border that duties alone would not crush the Canadian economy or the political establishment into submission.
His message to Washington? Ottawa won’t just take the hit—it hits back.
-Promod Puri