Trudeau Says Canada Ready for ‘Forceful’ Retaliation Against US Tariffs

“We’re ready with a response, a purposeful, forceful but reasonable, immediate response,” Trudeau said.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a first ministers meeting in Ottawa, on Jan. 15, 2025. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

Canada stands ready to retaliate if U.S. President Donald Trump decides to impose tariffs on Feb. 1, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.

“We’re ready with a response, a purposeful, forceful but reasonable, immediate response,” Trudeau said in Toronto before a Jan. 31 meeting of the Council on Canada-U.S. Relations.