In response to U.S. President Trump's proposed tariffs on Canadian imports, Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has suggested retaliatory measures, including a 100% tariff on Tesla vehicles and a wide variety of American goods. Freeland aims to compile a targeted list of American imports worth $200 billion for potential tariffs. She emphasizes the importance of a coordinated international response, potentially leading to a summit if she becomes Prime Minister. However, opinions within the Canadian government differ, with some advocating for a more measured approach to the situation.
"Canada must threaten to impose a 100 percent tariff on all Tesla vehicles and a 100 percent tariff on U.S. wine, beer, and spirits if unfair tariffs are imposed on Canadians tomorrow," Freeland said on Friday.
Freeland suggests that Canada should work with a number of other countries to develop a joint response to the tariffs, planning to create a summit if she is sworn in as Prime Minister.
The minister says Canada should release a 'targeted list of potential retaliatory tariffs' that would represent $200 billion worth of American imports, to counter the Trump administration's plans.
Others in the Canadian government have vocally opposed Freeland's approach to the tariffs, including fellow Liberal Party candidate Mark Carney, who has advocated for a less aggressive response.
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