U.S. President Donald Trump’s looming tariffs on all Canadian imports are set to be imposed today. The Canadian federal government has said every option remains on the table, as a potential response to the punishing tariffs. Follow along for live updates

CTV News’ chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos says Canada was notified this morning by the U.S. that China, Mexico and Canada will be subject to tariffs: 25 per cent across the board with the exception of energy, which will be 10 per cent.

It would take effect on Tuesday and would be in place until the fentanyl overdose issue is sorted.

Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce a Canadian response at 6 p.m. ET tonight.

A senior government source tells CTV News that Ottawa is expecting something formal at 2 p.m. EST. Cabinet is set to meet at 3 p.m. EST.

  • ryper@lemmy.caEnglish
    63·
    19 hours ago

    It would take effect on Tuesday and would be in place until the fentanyl overdose issue is sorted.

    Any retaliatory tariffs by Canada should be in place until the guns coming from the US issue is sorted.

    • Fredselfish@lemmy.world
      15·
      17 hours ago

      Look at thumbnail he doesn’t glance at the shit he signs. Money on him not being in control. He got dementia and they are just promoting him up. I mean man doesn’t read to begin with.