Canada relieved Trump does not impose tariffs on first day of presidency

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is seen during a cabinet retreat at Chateau Montebello in Quebec on Monday (The Canadian Press/AP)

Canadian leaders expressed relief on Monday that broad tariffs were not applied to Canadian products on the first day of Donald Trump’s presidency and that he did not mention America’s major trading partner during his inaugural speech.

Mr Trump had threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and other trading partners.