US President-elect Donald Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after threatening to apply a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian goods, a claim he publicized on Truth Social.
The meeting was described as productive by Trump, who said they discussed many important issues. The account appeared on Truth Social and highlighted the focus on cross-border concerns that affect both nations.
The discussion centered on the fight against drug trafficking and other crime linked to border activity.
This week, he asserted that the United States would impose a 25 percent customs duty on goods from both Mexico and Canada, tying the plan to concerns about illegal immigration and drug smuggling.
Canadian officials indicated Trudeau would respond with urgency and planned an immediate cabinet meeting to map Canada’s response to the thrust of the remarks.
Trade data show the United States accounts for roughly seventy-seven percent of Canadian exports, underscoring the depth of North American economic ties.
The U.S. presidential race was described as taking place on November 5, with both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump listed as contenders, and a 270-electoral-vote threshold noted as the winning criterion. The report described Trump with 312 votes and Harris with 226, with final certifications expected on December 17.
The inauguration of the 47th U.S. president was scheduled for January 20, 2025.
Earlier, China was reported to have responded to Trump’s accusations regarding drug trafficking in the United States.