Sat Nov 30 03:41:57 UTC 2024: ## Trudeau Meets Trump Amidst Incoming President’s Tariff Threats
**Palm Beach, FL (November 30, 2024)** – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump for dinner at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, following Trump’s announcement of planned tariffs on Canadian (and Mexican) imports. The meeting, described as a last-ditch effort to de-escalate tensions, comes after a week of uncertainty sparked by Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, citing concerns over drug trafficking and undocumented immigration.
Trump’s announcement sent shockwaves through North American trade relations. Over three-quarters of Canadian exports, totaling Can$592.7 billion ($423 billion), were destined for the U.S. last year, impacting nearly two million Canadian jobs. Mexico also faces similar threats. While Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke with Trump, differing accounts emerged regarding the outcome of their discussion.
Trudeau, who arrived in Florida unannounced, dismissed suggestions that Trump’s threats were mere posturing. He stated that Trump intends to carry out his plans. Canada is reportedly considering retaliatory tariffs. President Biden also voiced concerns, calling Trump’s actions “counterproductive.” The meeting between Trudeau and Trump, overshadowed by the looming trade war, highlights the already tense atmosphere preceding Trump’s second term.
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