Foreign Minister Melanie Jolly pointed out that Canada already has tariffs on several factors and electric vehicles that come from China.
On February 28th, Vancouver Foreign Minister Melanie Jolly said Canada was “open” to coincide with US tariffs in China.
“We can have a conversation about the US and their own concerns,” she said. “We are very open to having trade-related conversations when it comes to China.”
Jolie said he could have that conversation with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but Finance Minister Dominique LeBlanc could talk to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent about it.
According to Trump, the latest 10% tariff adder will come into effect on March 4th.
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“I think one of the very interesting suggestions made by the Mexican government is probably to match the US with China’s tariffs,” Bescent said.
“I think it would be fine for Canadians to do that, so in a sense, they can have a “North American fortress” from floods of Chinese imports. ”
Bloomberg reported that tariffs could focus on cars and auto parts coming out of China.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Daniel Smith also want the US tariff focus to China, not on the US allies.
Meanwhile, Public Safety Minister David McGinty was in Washington this week discussing Canada’s efforts to secure borders against illegal drugs. He was joined by Czar Kevin Brosseau of Fentanyl and representatives from the RCMP and the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA).
The group met with Senators and senior White House officials during their trip, which concluded on February 28th.
Trump said he will proceed with imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico next week. Canada’s tariffs were initially expected on February 3, but Trump has suspended a 30-day moratorium after a call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and has received a promise of further action to strengthen border security.
Canada has announced a $1.3 billion border security plan, and has also allocated “Emperor Fentanyl” and listed Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organisations at Trump’s request.
Matthew Horwood contributed to this article.
