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Canada PM Trudeau meets Trump as US president-elect threatens to impose tariffs – Times of India

Donald Trump talks with Canada's PM Justin Trudeau during a North Atlantic Treaty Organization Plenary Session at the Nato summit in Watford, Britain, December 4, 2019. (Reuters) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Florida on Friday for a dinner meeting with US president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate. The meeting followed Trump’s announcement of planned tariffs of up to 25 per cent on imports from Canada.The visit was unannounced and came after a week of efforts by Canada and Mexico to address Trump’s trade threats. Experts have warned that the tariffs could also affect US consumers. Trudeau is the first G7 leader to meet Trump since November 5 election. The dinner included Trudeau, Trump, and some members of Trump’s proposed administration. The meeting was prompte...