Poilievre says he’d fight Trump economic policies, tariffs ‘with fire’
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The Conservative leader said he will work to bring foreign investment and industry back to Canada with policies similar to Trump's vows to slash taxes and regulations.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is vowing to “fight fire with fire” and address U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s economic protectionism with policies aimed at attracting investment and higher wages in Canada.
Poilievre told Jas Johal on Corus Radio station CKNW in Vancouver on Friday he also supports increased security at the U.S.-Canada border, but downplayed fears that Trump’s promised mass deportations will lead to an influx of migrants seeking to enter Canada.
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Johal asked how Poilievre would plan to deal with Trump if he imposed tariffs on Canada, as he’s promised a blanket 10-per cent tariff on all foreign imports to the U.S.
“First of all, we should be exempt from all these tariffs. I can’t believe that (Prime Minister Justin) Trudeau signed a trade deal with Trump that leaves open the possibility of a 10-per cent tariff. I never would have agreed to that,” Poilievre said.
He added he would work to end tariffs on softwood lumber and secure an exemption to “Buy American” policies.
“But more importantly, I’ll fight fire with fire,” he said, noting Canada has seen large levels of investments falling and moving to the U.S. in recent years. “I want our money back.”
The Conservative leader said his long-stated plan to eliminate the consumer carbon price, as well as cuts to income tax and taxes on foreign investments, will end the flow of investment and industry from Canada to the U.S.
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