Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has complicated ongoing negotiations with the U.S. after newly inaugurated President Donald Trump set a date to impose tariffs against Canada. Smith told reporters at a Tuesday morning news conference the focus should be on diplomacy and ending talks about retaliatory tariffs.

Canada’s outgoing prime minister and the leader of the country’s oil rich province of Alberta are confident Canada can avoid the 25% tariffs President Donald Trump says he will impose on Canada and Mexico on Feb.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listens during a meeting of the Canadian Automotive Partnership Council at Martinrea International in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, January 17, 2025. REUTERS/Cole Burston/File Photo TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated on Tuesday that his government is ready to respond to all scenarios if U.

The Canadian prime minister reiterated his willingness to retaliate forcefully against U.S. tariffs—perhaps matching with dollar-for-dollar Canadian tariffs.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday (January 21) said their governments were ready to defend their countries' interests against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats.

Trump said in an Oval Office signing ceremony on Monday that his administration will impose a 25% tax on goods from Canada and Mexico that may come as soon as February 1 – a move that could raise prices for American consumers.