President Donald Trump pumps his fist before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The U.S. began imposing a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico on Tuesday, and an additional 10% levy on Chinese imports as Trump looks to curtail drug trafficking and illegal immigration.
By Thursday, Trump suspended the 25% tariffs on most goods from Canada and Mexico covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for one month.
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Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs come as Canada is set to elect a new leader who will succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has recently had a contentious relationship with Trump.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to step down as the country's leader after nearly 10 years. (AP/Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press, File)
Hillman said Canada’s new leader will "prioritize trying to have a good and healthy and productive relationship" with Trump.
"I am sure that that's going to be possible," she said. "Relationships go both ways, but I know that on our side, that's going to be a priority."
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