Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has strongly denounced the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, calling the measure “unacceptable.” The announcement has triggered immediate reactions from major US trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, the European Union, and South Korea, all of whom are bracing for significant economic repercussions. Trudeau has vowed that Canada will “stand up strongly and firmly” against these trade restrictions, promising retaliatory measures if necessary.

The tariffs, announced on February 10, are set to take effect in March and will be applied universally, without any exemptions for allies. This move represents a major shift in US trade policy, reigniting tensions between Washington and its partners and raising concerns over the potential escalation into a full-scale trade war.

Trudeau, speaking at an artificial intelligence summit in Paris on February 11, declared that his government would take “all necessary steps” to protect Canadian workers and industries. “We will not be bullied by these unfair trade practices,” he stated, emphasizing Canada’s role as a dependable and fair trading partner.

Canada is the largest supplier of steel to the US, meaning that these tariffs could have devastating effects on the country’s economy. The Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) has already expressed deep concerns over the impact of these measures. “These tariffs will hurt businesses on both sides of the border,” said CSPA president Catherine Cobden. “We urge the US administration to reconsider its approach before it does irreversible harm.”

Trudeau’s administration has hinted at possible countermeasures but........

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