Canada's ambassador to the United States says Ottawa must take concrete steps to prepare for the outcome of this fall's pivotal presidential election, which could see Donald Trump returned to power. Donald Trump is out to an early lead in his bid to become the Republican party's nominee. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the possibility of a second Trump term earlier this week. The Republican nomination candidate has pledged to launch a 10 per cent flat tariff on all goods imported to the United States — including from Canada. But she pointed to increased trade between Canada, Mexico, and the United States as a sign that the agreement was delivering on its promises.

Source: CBC News January 21, 2024 16:30 UTC