Canada: PM Trudeau discusses govt's planned response to U.S. tariffs – January 31, 2025

In Toronto, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers opening remarks as he convenes a meeting of the Council on Canada-U.S. Relations. The prime minister assembled the council earlier this month to support the government as it contends with the Trump administration’s threat to impose tariffs. Trudeau outlines federal efforts to bolster security at the Canada-U.S. border and maintains that the government will respond to the 25 per cent import tariffs, which are expected to be imposed on February 1.