Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Donald Trump on his second US presidential election victory early Wednesday morning.
“The friendship between Canada and the United States is the envy of the world, and I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity and security for our two countries,” Trudeau said in a social media post. said.
As the polls close and Trump defeats Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris to become the 47th president of the United States, Prime Minister Trudeau and several members of his Cabinet have asked Americans who they believe will protect Canada’s interests. He stated that he is ready to cooperate even if he chooses to do so.
In a lengthy statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated J.D. Vance on his selection as vice president and noted the long-standing and deep people-to-people and economic ties between the two countries.
“Canada and the United States have one of the most successful partnerships in the world. We are neighbors and friends, united by a common history, common values, and strong ties between our people. We are each other’s largest trading partner and our economies are deeply intertwined,” Trudeau said.
The federal government said it had spent much of last year preparing for the outcome of the election.
Lawmakers and stakeholders on this side of the border will now be considering enacting a “Team Canada” approach to working with the second-term Trump administration on key issues such as trade, borders and defense.
“I look forward to working with President-elect Trump and his administration, including on issues such as trade, investment, and continental peace and security,” Trudeau said.
Early in his first term as president, Trump sparked a major renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, pledging to enact the 2026 review provisions now incorporated into the revised agreement.
Top Republicans have also threatened to impose a across-the-board 10% import tariff if Canada is hit, which could impact the economy on this side of the border and result in higher prices for consumers.
Prime Minister Trudeau noted in a statement that the renegotiated trilateral trade agreement has created thousands of jobs, and trade between the two countries will reach more than $1.3 trillion in 2023, with more than $3.5 billion increasing daily. He pointed out that many goods and services cross national borders.
If President Trump follows through on his immigration pledges, there could be a surge in asylum applications in Canada, as Americans could become more interested in moving north.
Canada is also likely to face increased pressure from the United States to increase defense spending to meet NATO goals, with President Trump’s former special envoy to Canada recently saying that the country is “improving.” ” said there is a need.
Lawmakers are scheduled to head to their party caucuses on Parliament Hill later this morning, where the resulting US election results are sure to be a topic of conversation.
Details will be announced later…
