The United States can introduce additional customs duties against Canada. This was reported by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a meeting of the Canadian municipalities federation (FCM) in Ottawa, Canadian media reported.
“Our efforts do not guarantee that the problem of duties will disappear. So far we are not safe,” Trudeau said, contrary to Trump’s statement that a 25 percent additional tariff for Canada will be suspended for at least 30 days.
– The United States introduced duties of goods from Canada, Mexico and China
Earlier, the US President introduced customs duties of 25 percent for Mexico, 25 percent for Canada and 10 percent for China.
Spokeswoman for the American leader Caroline Livitt explained that the decision was made due to the threat emanating from illegal migrants and drug smuggles.
The White House noted that the tariffs “are a powerful tool for protecting national interests”.
The White House spokesman said that tariffs will come into force on February 4. “Today I introduced duties of 25 percent of imports from Mexico and Canada (10 percent against Canadian energy resources), as well as additional tariffs of 10 percent of China. This was made due to a serious threat from illegal migrants and deadly drugs who kill our citizens, including fentanilla.
In response, Trudeau said that Canada would introduce duties of 25 percent of American goods in the amount of up to $ 155 billion. “Tonight, I announce that Canada will respond to US trade actions 25 percent for American goods with a volume of $ 155 billion. This will include immediate duties for goods of $ 30 billion from Tuesday,” he said.
The politician noted that after this will follow additional duties for American goods with a volume of $ 125 billion within 21 days. He explained that this would give time to Canadian companies to search for alternative partners.
The Canadian government also announced that Ottawa also the post of “King Fentanil” (CZAR – this is the name of a person appointed by the authorities to control in a certain area). Drug carpeters will be included in terrorist lists, joint forces will appear with the United States to combat organized crime, fentanil supply and money laundering.