U.S. President Donald Trump’s looming tariffs on all Canadian imports are set to be imposed today. The Canadian federal government has said every option remains on the table, as a potential response to the punishing tariffs. Follow along for live updates

CTV News’ chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos says Canada was notified this morning by the U.S. that China, Mexico and Canada will be subject to tariffs: 25 per cent across the board with the exception of energy, which will be 10 per cent.

It would take effect on Tuesday and would be in place until the fentanyl overdose issue is sorted.

Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce a Canadian response at 6 p.m. ET tonight.

A senior government source tells CTV News that Ottawa is expecting something formal at 2 p.m. EST. Cabinet is set to meet at 3 p.m. EST.

  • @NotSteve_@lemmy.ca
    58•3 months ago

    It would take effect on Tuesday and would be in place until the fentanyl overdose issue is sorted.

    So forever then

    • Billiam
      46•3 months ago

      What, are those dipshits now saying fentanyl comes from Canada too!?

      • @NotSteve_@lemmy.ca
        27•3 months ago

        APPARENTLY! Barely any realistically comes from our side though. A bigger issue is American guns crossing over from the US…

      • Unleaded8163
        31•3 months ago

        And that it’s somehow Canada’s responsibility to police what enters the USA.