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Canadian premiers turn to New England governors for support on Trump tariffs
- Leaders from six Canadian provinces, along with Quebec’s minister responsible for economic affairs, are scheduled to convene with governors from the northeastern United States in Boston on Monday to discuss challenges related to American tariffs.
- They organized the meeting to seek support amid tariffs imposed by the Trump administration that have strained U.S.-Canada economic relations and increased costs.
- Newfoundland and Labrador exported $4.5 billion in goods to the U.S. in 2023, representing 37% of its total exports, highlighting the economic stakes involved.
- New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt expressed that it would be ideal for all governors to collectively and clearly express their disapproval of the tariffs to their administrations.
- The meeting could influence efforts to reduce trade barriers and reinforce a strategic alliance such as Premier Ford's vision of Fortress Am-Can to strengthen Canada-U.S. ties.
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Canadian premiers turn to New England governors for support on Trump tariffs
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Gloucester Daily Times
Governors to talk tariffs with Canadians
BOSTON — Northeast leaders will huddle with Canadian officials Monday in Boston to discuss ways to mitigate the fiscal impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on consumers and the economy while strengthening trade relations.
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