Trump, Trudeau tariff call was heated and included profanity: report
Published On Mar 6, 2025, 1:36 PM
A recent phone call between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding trade tariffs turned heated, lasting 50 minutes and included heated language. Trudeau confirmed that Canada will continue retaliatory tariffs against U.S. goods while Trump claimed Trudeau's tariffs were politically motivated ahead of his re-election campaign. The relationship between the two leaders remains tense as they navigate the implications of these tariffs for their respective economies.
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The ongoing tariff disputes between the U.S. and Canada could lead to increased volatility in the markets, especially for sectors dependent on trade relations, such as agriculture and manufacturing. Investors in companies heavily exposed to international trade may need to reassess their portfolios in light of these developments.
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