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- भारत,
- 22-Jan-2025,
- (अपडेटेड 22-Jan-2025 09:33 AM IST)
Justin Trudeau: America's new President Donald Trump has created a new stir in international trade by announcing a plan to impose a 25 percent tariff on products imported from Canada and Mexico. This announcement forced Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take a tough stand on this move of America. Trudeau has clearly warned that if Trump implements this plan, then Canada will give a strong and decisive response.Trudeau's strict warningJustin Trudeau said in a cabinet meeting in Montebello, Quebec that Canada is not going to bow down to Trump's threats. He stressed that Canada is fully prepared to give "economic pain" to America. Trudeau says that his main goal is to avoid this tariff and maintain a positive trade relationship with America. But if Trump remains adamant on his decision, Canada will respond strongly.Trump's 'America First' policyDonald Trump started his new term by signing the "America First" trade policy, under which instructions have been given to speed up the process of imposing tariffs on imports from Canada and other countries. Trump claims that this move will strengthen the US economy. He has talked about implementing tariffs from February 1. However, experts have warned that this move could increase the burden of inflation on consumers.Importance of Canada's natural resourcesJustin Trudeau said that Canada's natural resources—such as oil, steel, aluminum, and wood—are needed to maintain America's prosperous economy. He also said that America's threats do not require Canada to change its strategy, but it can also be an opportunity for it.Tariff threats given earlier tooThis is not the first time Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs. He had also mentioned a similar policy during the 2024 presidential election campaign. After this, measures were announced under the new trade policy to reduce economic losses caused by illegal migration and countries like China.Widespread impact and expert opinionExperts believe that if this tariff is implemented, it will harm not only Canada but also American consumers and business world. The tariff will lead to an increase in the prices of goods, which will directly affect American citizens.Direction of trade relations in the coming timesDonald Trump's aggressive trade policy has further increased the already existing tension between the US and Canada. However, Justin Trudeau's tough stance indicates that Canada is fully prepared for this challenge. It will be very interesting to see what will be the direction of relations between the two countries in the coming weeks.ConclusionThis trade conflict between the US and Canada can have a profound impact on the global market. While Trump is trying to give America an economic edge through his policies, Trudeau is not ready to bow down to this pressure. This situation can become an important trade indicator not only for these two countries, but for the whole world.