Trudeau says Trump will pause Canada tariffs for at least 30 days
OTTAWA (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump will postpone threatened tariffs on Canadian imports for at least 30 days, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a post on X on Monday.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference while responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's orders to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada February 1, 2025. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle
Trudeau, speaking after his second conversation of the day with Trump, also said Canada had committed to creating the post of a special czar to combat the smuggling of fentanyl and would ensure permanent monitoring of the shared border.
Trump had threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian imports unless Ottawa cracked down on fentanyl smuggling and the flow of illegal migrants across the border.
"Proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days while we work together," Trudeau said. Trump had earlier agreed a 30-day exception for tariffs he said he would slap on Mexico.
OTTAWA (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump will postpone threatened tariffs on Canadian imports for at least 30 days, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a post on X on Monday.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference while responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's orders to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada February 1, 2025. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle
Trudeau, speaking after his second conversation of the day with Trump, also said Canada had committed to creating the post of a special czar to combat the smuggling of fentanyl and would ensure permanent monitoring of the shared border.
Trump had threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian imports unless Ottawa cracked down on fentanyl smuggling and the flow of illegal migrants across the border.
"Proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days while we work together," Trudeau said. Trump had earlier agreed a 30-day exception for tariffs he said he would slap on Mexico.
Similar Readings (5 items)
Canada to file claim with WTO over US tariffs
US media: Canada PM Trudeau visits Trump in Florida over his tariff plan
Canada, Mexico, China react to US tariff announcement
Canada PM Trudeau holds talks with Trump over dinner
Trump announces 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs, except for China
Summary
U.S. President Donald Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canadian imports for at least 30 days, as per statement by Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This decision follows their second conversation of the day and is contingent on Canada's commitment to combat fentanyl smuggling and maintain