🤡 Trudeau Responds to Trump’s Inauguration: “Everything Is on the Table

inaugurated yesterday as President of the United States, my cabinet and I have gathered here with a singular focus: upholding our long-standing friendship with the United States and protecting Canada against potential tariffs.

We heard the President’s comments yesterday and the directive he issued to examine the trade relationship between Canada and the United States, including the possibility of tariffs. But we remain confident in the facts: Canadian energy powers American manufacturing, businesses, and homes.

On top of that, President Trump said he wants to usher in a golden age for the United States — and that will require more steel and aluminum, more critical minerals, more reliable and affordable energy, more of everything to run the U.S. economy full steam ahead. Canada has all those resources, and we stand ready to work with the United States to create a booming and secure North American economy.

Of course, if the President does choose to proceed with tariffs on Canada, Canada will respond — and everything is on the table. We are prepared for every possible scenario.

In fact, just last night I spoke to Premier Ford, in his capacity as Chair of the Council of the Federation, and he reiterated his unwavering commitment on behalf of Canadian premiers to work together.

This is an important and challenging moment for Canada and for Canadians, and we know there will be many such moments. Through all of it, I want to be clear: we have Canadians’ backs.