Trudeau Braces for Potential Trump Return, Cites 'Unpredictability' for Canada

Prepares 'Team Canada' approach to manage relations, emphasizing mutual economic benefits of U.S.-Canada alliance.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledges that a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House symbolizes 'unpredictability' for Canada.
Trudeau's government is preparing a 'Team Canada' approach, led by Trade Minister Mary Ng and Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, to engage with the US and deepen Canada's relationship with its closest ally and trading partner.
Trudeau emphasized the importance of demonstrating the mutual economic benefits of a strong U.S.-Canada alliance, recalling how his government managed Trump's first term by renegotiating trade agreements for the benefit of both nations.
During Trump's presidency, he criticized Trudeau as 'weak' and 'dishonest' and targeted Canada's crucial trade, imposing tariffs on cars and steel.
Trudeau's remarks come as the 2024 presidential election season picks up, with Trump leading in the New Hampshire Republican primary and aiming for a second consecutive victory in his pursuit of the 2024 GOP nomination.