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Trudeau announces a 30-day suspension of the American tariffs and Trump confirms.

Trudeau announces a 30-day suspension of the American tariffs and Trump confirms.

By م.زهير الشاعر

Published: February 4, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that the United States has suspended tariffs on Canada for 30 days.

Trudeau wrote on his personal page on X: "I just had a good call with President Trump. Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan - enhancing the border with new helicopters, technology, and personnel, increasing coordination with our American partners, and boosting resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. Nearly 10,000 frontline personnel are working to secure the border."

U.S. President Donald Trump also confirmed this by stating that tariffs on Canadian imports have been suspended.

Trudeau and Trump discuss trade war between Canada and the United States

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the escalating trade tensions between the two countries. The call addressed the tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian steel and aluminum imports, as well as retaliatory measures taken by Canada in response.

During the call, Trudeau emphasized the importance of trade relations between Canada and the United States, stressing the need to remove trade barriers to enhance economic growth in both countries. For his part, Trump expressed concern about the trade deficit with Canada, reaffirming his desire to reach an agreement that addresses this issue.

The two leaders agreed to continue the dialogue with the aim of finding solutions to the current trade challenges, while emphasizing the importance of a strong economic partnership between the two countries.

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