"Today, President Trump took decisive action to hold Canada accountable for its retaliation and discrimination, delivering on his promise to correct trade imbalances and ensure fairness for American workers, farmers, and businesses," said Jamieson Greer, U.
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S. Trade Representative Ambassador.
Canadian officials rejected the U. S.
trade claims, emphasizing that previous retaliatory tariffs defended national economic interest against earlier U. S.
duties.
"More broadly, in response to these measures and threats to Canadian sovereignty, provinces, territories, and Canadians from coast to coast to coast have stood together, taking the necessary actions to support our economy and defend our workers, farmers, businesses, and families," said Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada.
The prime minister reiterated Canada's willingness to engage in constructive talks over CUSMA revisions.
"Canada has made a series of detailed and comprehensive proposals to resolve this dispute and to modernize CUSMA.
We stand ready to intensify those discussions in the coming weeks," said Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada.
Business representatives and provincial leaders expressed distinct viewpoints regarding the 30-day window before implementation.
"Both sides need to use this window to make meaningful progress in advancing formal talks," said Candace Laing, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Industry experts noted that similar high-pressure tactics occurred during past trade negotiations.
"They turn the heat up at the end to create a little bit of drama," said Flavio Volpe, President of Canada's Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association.
Provincial leaders called for immediate counter-measures if the U. S.
duties go forward.
"If these tariffs proceed, Canada should respond tariff for tariff, dollar for dollar," said Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette separately described the U. S.
announcement as unjustified.
U. S.
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officials noted that informal discussions continue between both nations while formal CUSMA review negotiations are scheduled with Mexico.
