Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday Canada would impose prices of 25% out of $ 155 billion Canadian dollars ($ 106.5 billion) of American goods in response to American rates. 30 billion Canadian dollars would take effect on Tuesday and 125 billion Canadian dollars in 21 days, Trudeau said at a press conference.
Trump previously signed an imposing executive decree of 25% prices to all goods from Canada and Mexico from Tuesday, with the exception of Canadian energy products, which will be 10%.
Trudeau warned that the coming weeks would be difficult for Canadians and that Trump’s prices would also harm Americans.
Addressing the Americans, he said: “They will increase costs for you, including food for grocery store, gas to the pump. They will hinder your access to an affordable supply of vital products. »»
The Canadian chief said that the prices would include American beer, wine and bourbon, as well as fruit and fruit juices, including orange juice of Trump’s original state in Florida. Canada would also target goods, including clothing, sports equipment and household appliances.
Canada is considering non -tariff measures, potentially linked to critical minerals, energy supply and other partnerships, said Trudeau.
Trudeau encouraged Canadians to buy Canadian products and home vacation rather than in the United States “we have not asked for this, but we will not back down,” said Trudeau.
