Trudeau vows to fight back against Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has harshly condemned the recent US tariffs of up to 25% on steel and aluminum imports, calling them “unacceptable.” Trudeau has firmly stated that Canada will not hesitate to stand up and firmly oppose these measures if the situation requires. According to Russian RT, US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the tariffs will officially take effect in March, and no country will be exempted. This policy shift has caused deep concerns among many major US allies and trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, the European Union and South Korea. As the largest steel supplier to the United States, Canada is expected to be severely hit by these tariffs. Trudeau solemnly stated at the Artificial Intelligence Summit in Paris on Tuesday that his government will take “all necessary measures” to defend the interests of Canadian workers and industries. “We will never be bullied by these unfair trade practices,” he emphasized, and reiterated Canada’s long-term position as a reliable trading partner. Earlier this week, the Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) publicly stated that these tariffs are “extremely destructive and unnecessary” and warned that they could lead to a wave of job losses and supply chain disruptions. “These tariffs will severely harm businesses on both sides of the border,” said CSPA President Catherine Cobden. “We strongly urge the US government to reconsider its approach before irreparable damage is done.” In response to the US move, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the EU will take “firm and proportionate countermeasures” to protect its economic interests. Brussels is ready to impose retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on $5 billion worth of US imports, targeting products such as bourbon whiskey, Harley-Davidson motorcycles and jet skis, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.