Harper was one of five former prime ministers who wrote an open letter Tuesday thanking Canadians for their “national spirit” in the face of Trump’s “threats and insults.” Despite his praise, he said it’s important Canada has a contingency plan ready in the instance Trump’s levies are implemented.
Alongside the imposition of tariffs on Canada – along with Mexico and China – Trump’s threats could impact 161 countries, equivalent to 83 percent of the globe, according to a tally by The Independent.
Trump signed an executive order on Monday imposing 25 percent tariffs on global imports of steel and aluminum including from Canada – the top exporter of aluminum to the U.S. – effect of March 12.
President Donald Trump was on the verge of fomenting a trade war with his northern neighbors before last week deciding to hold off imposing 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports for 30 days.
“The United States has no authority to annex Canada and to make it a state if Canada is not interested in engaging in those conversations,” the former envoy told Politico Tuesday.
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