Canada is seeking an exemption to new U.S. trade restrictions on aluminum and steel, and is vowing to retaliate if it's slapped with any new tariffs. Trudeau on Trump's move against steel and aluminum imports1:46Finance Minister Bill Morneau spoke with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin yesterday. "We will always stand up for Canadian workers and Canadian businesses. Should restrictions be imposed on Canadian steel and aluminum products, Canada will take responsive measures to defend its trade interests and workers." — @realDonaldTrumpFreeland stressed that Canada is the biggest customer of American steel and a longstanding NORAD and NATO ally.

Source: CBC News March 02, 2018 16:50 UTC