Canada, Mexico strike back with retaliatory tariffs on American goods hours after Trump’s executive action

SUMMARY

Canada and Mexico responded with retaliatory tariffs after President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on their imports. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo condemned the decision, pledging coordinated action. Canada will impose a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of U.S. goods, including alcohol, fruits, and clothing, while Mexico introduced similar tariffs. Trudeau warned the tariffs would hurt both economies, disrupting U.S. manufacturing and raising consumer costs, framing Trump's decision as a betrayal of a close ally. However, Trudeau admitted he had not spoken with Trump since his recent inauguration, raising questions about his diplomatic strategy. Despite his waning political tenure, Trudeau asserted that Canadian provincial leaders unanimously back the countermeasures. In Mexico, Sheinbaum dismissed Trump's accusations about cartel ties, instead she shifted the blame to U.S. arms sales for fueling criminal activities.