Trudeau threatens tariff war if Trump moves ahead with duty reforms

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers questions from reporters in Ottawa. Picture: The Canadian Press via AP

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned the US of the possible consequences if President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff reforms are applied to its North American neighbour.

It will be American consumers who will pay more in the end, with the outgoing Canadian leader vowing to respond in kind, triggering a tariff war between the two nations.