Overview

• 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.