February 14, 2025
Trump’s first-day moves draw cautious response from trading partners
Leaders from key U.S. trading partners including China, Canada, Mexico and Germany are publicly taking a wait-and-see approach to President Trump’s day-one trade policies, voicing cautious optimism about potential talks while keeping the door open for retaliation if needed. “We heard the president’s comments yesterday and the directive he has issued to examine the trade relationship between Canada and the United States while exploring the possibility of tariffs, but we remain confident in the facts,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
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