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Canada's ambassador to the US says Trudeau's dinner with Trump key to getting tariffs removed


Published on 2024-12-01 17:00:58 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Canada's ambassador to the United States said Sunday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was successful in getting President-elect Donald Trump and key Cabinet nominees to understand that lumping Canada in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the U.

Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, highlighted the significance of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's dinner with former President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in London in December 2019. This meeting was pivotal in addressing the contentious issue of U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, which had been imposed under the guise of national security. The dinner allowed for a direct dialogue that helped in de-escalating trade tensions. Following this, negotiations led to the U.S. lifting these tariffs in May 2022, after Canada agreed to remove its retaliatory tariffs. Hillman emphasized that such personal interactions are crucial for resolving trade disputes and maintaining strong bilateral relations, showcasing the importance of diplomacy in economic relations between Canada and the U.S.

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