Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada will impose a $ 155 billion ($ 106.5 billion) of US goods in response to US revenue on Saturday. Trudeau told a news conference, C $ 30 billion will be implemented from Tuesday and C $ 125 billion will be $ 125 billion in 21 days.
Earlier, Trump had signed an executive order imposing 25 % of the tax on all Canada and Mexico goods, except for Canadian energy products, which would be 10 % subject to duty.
Trudeau warned that the coming weeks would be difficult for Canada and Trump’s prices would hurt Americans as well.
Addressing the Americans, he said: “They will increase costs for you, including food at the grocery store, gas at the pump. They will hinder your access to the cheaper supply of important goods.
The Canadian leader said the prices would include US beer, alcohol and bourbon as well as fruit and fruit juice, including orange juice from Trump’s native Florida. Canada will also target goods, including clothing, sports equipment and household appliances.
Canada is considering unnecessary steps, which relates to potentially important minerals, energy purchases and other partnerships, Trudeau said.
Trudeau said that Trudeau encouraged Canadian residents to buy Canadian products and holidays at home instead of the United States “We did not ask for it but we would not back down.”
