Local time on April 3, the 25% tariff on imported cars announced by U.S. President Trump officially took effect. According to a report by CNN, the first countermeasure was proposed by Canada, the largest trading partner of the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Carney announced that a 25% tariff will be imposed on all American imported cars not included in the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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It was reported that Carney held a press conference in the capital Ottawa on April 3. He told reporters, "As I told Trump over the phone last week, Canada will respond to the US car tariff."
He announced that Canada will impose a 25% tariff on all American imported cars not included in the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, but it will not affect car parts.
Carney said that he has no scheduled meeting with Trump, but if the timing is right, he will talk to Trump again.
Carney stated that Canada still considers the United States an ally in defense and security, but "we must look for other places to expand our trade, build our economy, and protect our sovereignty."
He emphasized, "Since the end of World War II, Canada has relied on the global trade system based on the United States. Although this system is far from perfect, it has helped our country achieve decades of prosperity. This system is gone."
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