Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau engaged in discussions with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum over the weekend regarding the recent tariffs imposed by the United States on both countries, as confirmed by Trudeau's office in a statement released on Sunday.
The dialogue between the two leaders centered on the diplomatic and economic connections between Mexico and Canada, emphasizing the importance of maintaining competitiveness and prosperity within North America, as outlined in the statement.
Furthermore, the conversation touched upon the mutual efforts of both nations to bolster border security measures and combat drug trafficking, issues that the US tariffs aim to address, according to the Trump administration.
Trudeau's office highlighted the commitment of the leaders to continue collaborating on areas of shared interest and strengthen the robust bilateral relationship between Canada and Mexico.
President Donald Trump's recent decision to impose significant tariffs on Mexico and Canada, citing a national emergency related to the influx of fentanyl and undocumented immigrants into the US, has stirred international discussions.
The tariffs, set to be implemented on Tuesday, include a 25% duty on all imports from Mexico and a majority of goods from Canada, with a 10% exemption for energy-related Canadian imports like crude oil.
