Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that Canada needs to develop both tactical and strategic approaches when facing U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed heavy import tariffs. The Canadian Prime Minister presented his plan during a Toronto summit by asking for U.S. cooperation to prevent tariffs and advocating for a stronger domestic trading system and international market expansion at the same time.
Prime Minister Trudeau made his statement when Trump issued a 30-day suspension of proposed 25% import tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods that also included a 10% tax on Canadian oil and natural gas and electricity supplies. According to Trudeau less than one percent of U.S. fentanyl and illegal border crossings come from Canada so Trump uses his trade threats to obtain Canadian and Mexican cooperation against immigration and fentanyl smuggling.
During his statements Trudeau emphasized Canadian border security progress through a $1.3 billion investment that included drone technology helicopters and stronger border operations. A new position of fentanyl czar received designation from the administration for enhancing the current cross-border coordination. The prime minister declared that Canada should maintain intense bilateral relations with America to demonstrate its commitment to addressing security challenges. 
During a private meeting Trump acknowledged his proposal to merge Canada into the United States was “a real thing” according to CBC’s coverage. The Canadian Prime Minister maintained that Canada needs to be ready to fight back against potential tariffs which could appear after the thirty-day truce ends.
Everything Trudeau handles centers on protecting Canada’s economy and managing the multifaceted relationship between the two nations. He emphasized that this point in history matters.
