Utoo Radio with Other News Sources - February 2, 2025 - Canada has imposed 25% retaliatory tariffs on $155-billion worth of American goods, matching President Donald Trump's move to tax Canadian imports.

The Canadian response will include immediate tariffs on $30-billion worth of goods on Tuesday, followed by tariffs on $125-billion worth of American products in 21 days to give Canadian companies time to find alternatives.

The tariffs will include everyday items such as American beer, wine, fruits, juices, vegetables, perfume, clothing, shoes, household appliances, furniture, and sports equipment.

Trudeau emphasized the importance of the relationship between Canada and the US, stating that the actions taken by the White House have split them apart instead of bringing them together.

Canadian politicians and citizens have expressed disappointment over Trump's tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, with some calling them "illegal" and violating the free trade agreement signed with the US and Mexico. Ontario's premier, Doug Ford, has called the tariffs "illegal" and said they will hurt Americans and Canadians.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston plans to limit access to provincial procurement opportunities for US companies and seek to cancel existing contracts.

BC Premier David Eby ordered liquor stores to stop stocking alcohol from "red states" that support Trump's Republicans and asked government departments and agencies to buy Canadian first.

Opposition Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre condemned Trump's action as "unjust" and called on Canadians to come together in the face of "Donald Trump's economic attack."

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce President Candace Laing and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business have called the tariffs "deeply disappointing" and "deeply disappointing" for Canadian and American businesses.