Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has expressed her stance on President-elect Donald Trump's threat of tariffs against Canada, stating that she does not view it as 'legitimate' but acknowledges the need to take it seriously. Joly emphasized that Canada would retaliate with tariffs of its own, describing the situation as an 'existential threat' to the country.
While Joly did not specify the exact tariffs that Ottawa might impose in response, she emphasized the importance of reaching a resolution without resorting to tariffs. She stressed that 'everything is on the table' in terms of potential actions.