Canadian ministers announced readiness to retaliate if US President Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico take effect on February 1, emphasizing that such tariffs would harm both countries' economies and disrupt supply chains. Canada heavily relies on cross-border trade, particularly with the US, its largest trading partner.
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