Government of Canada to Hold Technical Briefing on Canada’s Response to U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods
Ottawa, Ontario – February 2, 2025 – The Government of Canada will hold a technical briefing for media on Canada’s response to the United States’ tariffs on Canadian goods.
The briefing will be held on Friday, February 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM (EST) in the Media Centre of the Lester B. Pearson Building in Ottawa, Ontario.
The briefing will provide an overview of the Government of Canada’s response to the U.S. tariffs, including the measures that have been taken to support Canadian businesses and workers.
Officials from the Department of Finance, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, and the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development will be available to provide details on the Government of Canada’s response.
MediaRSVP:
Media are asked to RSVP to media@fin.gc.ca by Thursday, February 2, 2025, at 5:00 PM (EST).
Background:
On January 20, 2025, the United States imposed tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum from Canada. The Government of Canada has strongly condemned these tariffs, calling them “unfair and unwarranted.”
The Government of Canada has taken a number of steps in response to the U.S. tariffs, including:
- Launching a legal challenge at the World Trade Organization (WTO)
- Imposing retaliatory tariffs on a range of U.S. goods
- Providing support to Canadian businesses and workers affected by the tariffs
The Government of Canada is committed to defending the interests of Canadian businesses and workers and will continue to take all necessary steps to respond to the U.S. tariffs.
Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing on Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods
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