In response to the 25% trade tariffs imposed today by Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated:

"Today, the United States has launched a trade war against Canada—its closest partner and ally, its closest friend. Canadians are reasonable, but we will not back down from a fight. Not when our country is at stake."

In another statement, Trudeau noted that earlier this year, less than 1% of fentanyl—one of the deadliest drugs today—entered the U.S. through Canada. He added that after strict border enforcement in March, that number dropped even further, making Trump’s tariffs unfair in his view.

In response, Canada imposed 25% tariffs on certain American products. Mexico and China, also affected by the new tariffs, announced they would do the same.