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Tensions were running high over the weekend as Canada and the United States imposed heavy tariffs on each other. But they might already be cooling down.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to X on Monday to announce that he had a “good call” with U.S. President Donald Trump, revealing a major $1.3 billion border security plan.

“Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan — reinforcing the border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl,” the Prime Minister revealed.

He also announced that Canada will appoint a Fentanyl Czar, list cartels as terrorists, ensure 24/7 border surveillance, and launch a Canada-U.S. Joint Strike Force to help combat organized crime, fentanyl, and money laundering.

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“In addition, I have also signed a new intelligence directive on organized crime and fentanyl and we will be backing it with $200 million,” Trudeau added.

The biggest takeaway? Proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days while both nations work together. Over the weekend, Trump officially imposed a 25% tariff on nearly all Canadian goods and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy products, putting pressure on Canada’s economy. In response, Trudeau announced Canada’s counter-tariffs on $155 billion worth of American products.

Premiers from multiple provinces were quick to respond as well, with Quebec removing all American liquor from SAQ shelves after Ontario’s LCBO did the same.

But with negotiations now in play, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has already scaled back on some of his threats, announcing the province will pause their retaliatory measures.

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“Canada and the U.S. need to remain united and focused on the real trade war we’re fighting, with China. If we want to win, we need to fight together – not each other,” Ford wrote.

So, will the tariffs be scrapped entirely, or is this just a temporary truce? Only time will tell.

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Montreal isn’t taking the Canada-USA trade war lightly.

Over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hit back with a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of American products.

While Trudeau and Quebec Premier François Legault have already taken decisive action against the President, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante may use her municipal power to do the same.

On Monday, the mayor said the city is considering a 25% “penalty” on American suppliers as it actively searches for local and international alternatives to American goods.

“The City of Montreal will defend its economy with all the firmness that the current situation requires,” Plante wrote in an X post. “Cities are on the front lines. It is the workers, businesses and families who will suffer the first impacts of this senseless tariff war.”

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She added that with the city already reviewing the list of American companies registered in its supplier registry and that a decision could be made as soon as this week.

“In the coming days, we will work hand in hand with higher governments to respond with force and determination to this attack on our economy,” said Plante. “In the face of such a threat, there is no partisanship or hesitation that holds. The friendship between our nations has always been based on mutual respect. If Washington chooses confrontation, we will respond with the same determination.”

This follows the SAQ’s decision to pull all American booze from its shelves, meaning brands like Jack Daniel’s, Tito’s, and White Claw will soon disappear from stores, bars, and restaurants across Quebec.With Montreal now reviewing its supplier list, it’s unclear which U.S. goods could be next on the chopping block.

One thing’s for sure — this trade war is heating up fast.

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