STORY: CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU: "It was an excellent conversation."
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday he had an "excellent conversation" with Donald Trump.
:: November 29, 2024
He made an unannounced visit to Florida on Friday to meet with the U.S. President-elect.
There have been heightened fears about a trade war... with Trump pledging to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports after he is sworn in as president in January.
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Trump said discussions with Trudeau about the border, trade and energy were "very productive."
In a post on Truth Social, he said they also talked about the deadly opioid fentanyl and immigration.
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Trump wants to use tariffs to get two of the U.S.' biggest trading partners to help stem the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S...
and migrants crossing illegally into the country.
Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum warned this week that Trump's plan would have dire consequences and suggested possible retaliation.
Many economists have said Trump's plan to impose tariffs on imports will increase costs for U.S. consumers.
Trump has said tariffs on trading partners will help protect U.S. manufacturers and boost domestic job growth.
