Trudeau on Trump Tariff Threats

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in Montebello, Que., where he responds to U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threat against Canada. Trump has been threatening to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Canada since winning the presidential race, and last night signalled Canada and Mexico could face tariffs beginning February 1. The prime minister is in Montebello for his cabinet’s annual winter retreat, which will be his last before he steps down as Liberal leader in March. _________________________________________________________________ Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to reporters in Toronto following a virtual meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and provincial premiers on the planned response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat. Premier Ford outlines the need for a coordinated plan between the federal and provincial governments, calling for “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs in response to the anticipated move by the Trump administration. __________________________________________________________________ British Columbia Premier David Eby holds a press conference in Vancouver where he responds to U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threat against Canada.   Trump has been threatening to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Canada since winning the presidential race, and last night signalled Canada and Mexico could face tariffs beginning February 1. __________________________________________________________________ Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks with reporters from Washington, D.C., the day after the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. She emphasizes diplomacy rather than retaliatory tariffs as the best path forward.   Trump has been threatening to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Canada since winning the presidential race, and last night signalled Canada and Mexico could face tariffs beginning February 1. _________________________________________________________________ The topic is Jelena Dokic, Former World Number 4 Tennis Player, TEDx Presenter & Speaker, Commentator & 2-Time Bestselling Author, Addresses the National Press Club of Australia in partnership with Women in Media on "Unbreakable". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.