Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be 'a little more challenging' than last time OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said dealing with incoming president Donald Trump and his thundering on trade will be "a little more challenging" than the last time he was in the White House. Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Dec 9, 2024 2:27 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends a fireside chat with the Halifax Chamber of Commerce in Halifax on Monday December 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Riley Smith Listen to this article 00:01:06 OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said dealing with incoming president Donald Trump and his thundering on trade will be "a little more challenging" than the last time he was in the White House. Speaking at an event put on by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Trudeau said that's because Trump's team is coming in with a much clearer set of ideas of what they want to do right away than after his first election win in 2016. Even still, Trudeau said the answer is not to panic and said Canada can rally together to address the tough scenario the nation will face following Trump's inauguration in January. Trump has threatened 25 per cent tariffs against Canada and Mexico, if the two nations do not beef up their borders to his satisfaction. On the weekend, Trump appeared in an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press," where the president-elect said he can't guarantee the tariffs won't raise prices for U.S. consumers but that eventually tariffs will "make us rich." "All I want to do is I want to have a level, fast, but fair playing field," he said. Trudeau warned that steep tariffs could be "devastating for the Canadian economy" and cause "just horrific losses in all of our communities," and that Trump's approach is to introduce "a bit of chaos" to destabilize his negotiating partners. But he also said that Canada exports a range of goods to the U.S., from steel and aluminum to crude oil and agricultural commodities, all of which would get more expensive and mean real hardship for Americans at the same time. "For years, Americans have been paying more for their homes than they should because of unjust tariffs on softwood lumber. Maybe this level of tariffs will actually have them realize that this is something they are doing to themselves," Trudeau said. "Trump got elected on a commitment to make life better and more affordable for Americans, and I think people south of the border are beginning to wake up to the real reality that tariffs on everything from Canada would make life a lot more expensive." Experts, including Canada's former top trade negotiator Steve Verheul, have warned the country needs to be ready to respond if Trump goes through with his tariff threats. The prime minister said his government is still mulling over "the right ways" to respond, referencing Canada's calculated approach when Trump hit Canada with steel and aluminum tariffs. "It was the fact that we put tariffs on bourbon and Harley-Davidsons and playing cards and Heinz ketchup and cherries and a number of other things that were very carefully targeted because they were politically impactful to the president's party and colleagues," he said. That's how Canada was able to "punch back in a way that was actually felt by Americans," he added. Trudeau also said the country needs to rally together and work past its political differences. He offered up some rare words of praise for Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe — a frequent political thorn in his side and "no big fan of mine" — as one of Canada's strongest voices during that tumultuous time period when NAFTA was under threat. "His voice with governors down south, his making the case for Canadian workers and Canadian trade in a way that complemented the arguments that we were making, did a better job of showing what Canadian unity was and (what) Canada's negotiating position could be to a United States that has a political system that is incredibly fractured and fractious," Trudeau said. On Sunday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said "every single Conservative would tell every single American" that tariffs on Canada would be a bad idea — and also took time to bill Trudeau as a weak leader. One member of his caucus, Conservative MP Jamil Jivani, said he had dinner with incoming vice-president JD Vance and British Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch over the weekend in Arlington, Va. He said it's crucial right now to be building "strong relationships with our allies." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 9, 2024. — With files from The Associated Press, Kelly Geraldine Malone and Rosa Saba in Toronto Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More National News Feds send $148 million to B.C. in disaster recovery funds for floods, wildfires Dec 9, 2024 2:28 PM Canada Post warns no end in sight for strike after receiving latest union proposals Dec 9, 2024 2:13 PM North anxious over dwindling necessities, no Christmas gifts, due to postal strike Dec 9, 2024 2:11 PM Featured Flyer
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Student ambassadors of UCSI University gather for a group photo, taken at the event. KUCHING (Dec 10): UCSI University successful hosted a ‘Wishing Tree’ project at The Salvation Army Kuching Children’s Care Centre here recently. This initiative aimed to fulfill the children’s Christmas wish lists while inspiring the UCSI community to embrace volunteerism and social responsibility during the upcoming festive season, said a press release yesterday. UCSI Sarawak Campus pro vice-chancellor Mukvinder Kaur Sandhu and organising chairperson Avenie Chan jointly launched the event, organised by a team of 25 UCSI Student Ambassadors and community volunteers. In their addresses, both emphasised the vital role of social responsibility in shaping well-rounded students and the importance of giving back to the community. The project featured a variety of engaging activities, including interactive games, ‘Santa’s Workshop’ and a ‘Lunch Your Way’ masterclass, creating a memorable Christmas experience for the children. The UCSI Student Ambassadors and children visibly bonded through interactive games such as Tic-Tac-Toe, Long Live the Queen, and The Human Tank, as these team-based activities fostered collaboration and built lasting connections between them. The ‘Santa’s Workshop’ was a creative corner set-up where children could explore their artistic talents through origami and ornament-making crafts, adding a festive touch to the celebration. Meanwhile, the ‘Lunch Your Way’ masterclass was hosted by the university’s Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and featured a hands-on cooking session which allowed the children to create their own personalised meals. The day concluded with the much-anticipated ‘Wish Come True Session’, during which the children received thoughtfully selected gifts. To this end, UCSI extended its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the project. “This achievement was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Northmonth Capital Sdn Bhd, Seven Peaks Education and Migration, the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management, members of the public, the UCSI community and management, UCSI Student Ambassadors and the dedicated student volunteers,” read the statement.
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