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Behind the scenes of Canada’s push to avoid Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs

\”we\’ll see what happens.\” This statement did not bode well for Canadian officials who were hoping to convince Trump to change course. Monday, Feb. 3The much-anticipated phone call between Trudeau and Trump took place Monday morning. According to one senior Canadian government source, the call was cordial, but Trump made it clear he believed Canada was not doing enough to address his concerns about border security. Trudeau tried to emphasize the importance of the Canada-U.S. relationship and the negative impacts tariffs would have on both countries. But Trump remained unconvinced. The call ended with Trump reiterating his intention to go ahead with the tariffs on Tuesday. With no breakthrough achieved during the call, Canadian officials began preparing for the worst. They knew the impact of the tariffs would be significant, but they were also aware of the need to stand up to Trump\’s bullying tactics. According to one senior Canadian government source, there is a sense of resignation that the Canada-U.S. relationship is entering a new and more difficult phase. Trump\’s unpredictability and willingness to use tariffs as a bargaining tool have created a deep sense of anxiety among Canadian officials. Despite the disappointment of not being able to convince Trump to back down from the tariffs, Canadian officials are prepared to weather the storm and continue fighting for a fair and mutually beneficial trade relationship with the United States. They know that the road ahead will be challenging, but they are determined to stand up for Canadian interests and values in the face of adversity.

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