Trump's Tariff Threats Loom Over Canada-U.S. Trade Talks

Canadian ministers met with Trump aides in Florida to address border security and a proposed 25% tariff on Canadian goods.

Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly met with key Trump administration nominees to discuss border security and trade concerns.
President-elect Trump has threatened a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports, citing concerns about illegal migration and fentanyl trafficking across the northern border.
Canada presented a $1 billion border security plan, including drones, helicopters, and canine units, to address U.S. concerns and avert the tariffs.
The U.S.-Canada trade imbalance, largely driven by Canadian energy exports, remains a contentious issue, with Trump inaccurately labeling it a subsidy.
Prime Minister Trudeau faces political challenges at home, including calls for his resignation, as Trump continues to mock him and suggest Canada become the 51st U.S. state.