Trudeau and Trump hold meeting at Mar-a-Lago following tariff warning from US

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with President-elect Donald Trump for dinner at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida, following Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on Canadian goods. The dinner, attended by Cabinet picks and Canadian officials, was described as having “an excellent conversation” by Trudeau, although specifics were not disclosed. Trudeau had previously warned that the tariffs would harm both Canadian and American consumers, as well as businesses, and emphasized the importance of maintaining good trade relations between the two countries. This meeting comes amid ongoing tensions over trade policies, with Trump criticizing NAFTA and implementing the USMCA agreement in its place. Trudeau and Trump have had a sometimes strained relationship, particularly regarding trade issues, but have maintained strong ties. The tariff threats also extend to Mexico, with President Claudia Sheinbaum denying any agreement to halt migration through the country. Despite these tensions, it was noted that migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border have decreased, while numbers at the Canadian border have seen a slight increase. The impact of these potential tariffs on trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico remains a point of concern for all involved parties.

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