A countermeasures to the duties imposed by the Trump government was announced by Canada with Prime Minister Justin Trinto warning that his country will not retreat from the battle.

Thus, Justin Trinto announced the imposition of 25% duties on US $ 30 billion (C $).

At the same time, Trinto announced that Canada plans to further expand duties, imposing 25% on additional US $ 125 billion in imports over the next 21 days.

The Canadian prime minister warned that if the situation continues, his country would consider other non -tariff measures, but without giving further details.

The Canadian government also announced that it will appeal to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the US-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA).

“There is absolutely no justification or need for these duties today,” Trindo stressed, accusing Washington of endangering US jobs.

Among other things, the Canadian prime minister described Donald Trump’s decision “extremely stupid”.

“This is going to be difficult,” Trinto warned citizens, and pledged to provide additional support to businesses and employees.
Trinto also said he would seek new ways to work with Mexico to tackle US duties.

Trindo said he was expecting to talk to Donald Trump in the coming days.