Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has established a council composed of former premiers and business leaders to support him in dealing with the incoming U.S. administration.
The Council on U.S. Relations was announced by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Jan. 16, a few days before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House on Jan. 20.
Trump has threatened to impose 25 tariffs on Canada over concerns about lax border security. Ottawa and the provinces have since taken different approaches to dissuade the incoming administration from following through on the tariffs.
The establishment of a special council is the latest move by Ottawa to attempt to better navigate the situation….