Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said "we won't relent until tariffs are removed," after President Trump threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs.

The Trump administration plans to roll out tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China on Saturday in response to an influx of illegal fentanyl into the U.S., according to the White House.

Trump said there was nothing the three countries could do to prevent the tariffs from going into force on Saturday. | ITV National News

US President Donald Trump is set to unveil fresh tariffs on major trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, threatening upheaval across supply chains from energy to autos and raising inflation concerns.

Trump initially threatened 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico in November, but that was initially assumed to be a bargaining tactic and the leaders of both countries rushed to assure him they would beef up border security.

Some believe the US president's tariffs could trigger higher prices and potentially disrupt the energy, car, lumber and agricultural sectors.

As tensions rise between Canada and the U.S. over potential tariffs, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promises a measured response, emphasizing the economic fallout for both nations. With Trump's threats looming,

"We're ready with a response - a purposeful, forceful but reasonable, immediate response. It's not what we want, but if he moves forward, we will also act," he said in televised remarks, adding that all options were being considered.

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has warned that his country will bring a “forceful but reasonable” retaliation to any tariffs imposed by the

Canada will respond immediately and strongly if the United States imposes tariffs, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, warning Canadians that they could face difficult times. Trudeau told an advisory council on Canada-U.

Prime Minister Trudeau warned that Canada will respond forcefully and reasonably if President Trump imposes 25% tariffs. Trudeau emphasized that such tariffs would harm both economies and reiterated Canada’s commitment to trade benefits for the U.