Canada and Mexico will strengthen their ties in response to Trump's tariffs.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have pledged to strengthen their robust bilateral relations. This commitment came after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on these countries.

This information was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing The Hill.

"Prime Minister Trudeau and President Sheinbaum discussed the deep interpersonal connections, strong trade and investment relations between Canada and Mexico, and the significance of maintaining competitiveness and prosperity in North America," the Canadian government’s website states.

It was also noted that the leaders talked about the introduction of American tariffs against their countries, as well as enhancing border security and combating the production and distribution of illegal drugs.

The leaders agreed to continue collaborating in areas of mutual interest and to reinforce the strong bilateral relations between Canada and Mexico.

"We are showing the new American administration that they have a strong partner in Canada when it comes to supporting border security, while also emphasizing that we will not back down, and if tariffs are imposed against Canada, we will respond," Trudeau stated.

Recall that on February 2, Canadian Finance Minister Dominique Leblanc released a list of American goods subject to tariffs. This was Canada's response to Trump's 25% tariff on Canadian imports. The list included, among other items, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, coffee and tea, alcohol, toilet paper, and much more.

For more details on U.S. tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China, read the material from RBK-Ukraine.