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Trudeau Urges Canadians to Support Local Goods in Response to Trump Tariffs
Published : Feb 2, 2025, 2:17 pm IST
Updated : Feb 2, 2025, 2:17 pm IST
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Trudeau Bats For 'Swadeshi' After Trump Tariffs, Appeals Countrymen To Buy Canadian Goods
Trudeau Bats For 'Swadeshi' After Trump Tariffs, Appeals Countrymen To Buy Canadian Goods

This follows when the US President, Donald Trump, imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada.

Trudeau Urges to Support Local Goods in Response to Trump Tariffs latest news : This follows when the US President, Donald Trump, imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada. In response, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, has had a intense call to arms with fellow citizens to embrace local products. The relevant tariffs have come into effect immediately and have caused quite an outcry from the Canadian government and public at large.

Trudeau calls upon the nation to engage in a 'Swadeshi' movement-akin to India's campaign of self-reliance-and urges Canadians to spend their vacations in Canada and even purchase locally-made goods. Speaking at the media, he pointed out that unity and perseverance are essential to beating these fiscal blows.

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"There are many ways for you to do your part," Trudeau said. "It might mean checking the labels at the supermarket and picking Canadian-made products. It might mean opting for Canadian rye over Kentucky bourbon or forgoing Florida orange juice altogether. It might mean changing your summer vacation plans to stay here in Canada and explore the many national and provincial parks, historical sites, and tourist destinations our great country has to offer."

The PM's appeal came after Trump signed an executive order imposing the tariffs, which Trudeau described as "far-reaching" and affecting everyday items. He urged Canadians to stand strong and united, highlighting the country's shared values and commitment to supporting local industries. 

"We will stand strong for Canada. We will stand strong to ensure our countries continue to be the best neighbours in the world," Trudeau asserted. He also addressed the anxiety felt by many Canadians, reassuring them that the government, businesses, organized labour, and civil society are all aligned and united in their response .

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His message was audacious and weak in one, talking about the mutually beneficial partnership of the US and Canada. He underlined reliable and affordable energy, critical minerals, and shared values as some of the mainstays that would help ensure a strong bilateral relationship.

Now that Canada has retaliated against America due to the tariffs imposed, the world watches in anticipation of how such a trade tussle would play out. The call of Trudeau for a 'Swadeshi' movement underscores national solidarity and self-reliance in how to find a way through such economically turbulent times.

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