Canadian politicians and business leaders react to news of Trump’s decision not to impose tariffs on his first day

APMA
Feb 19, 2025
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The Globe and Mail

January 21, 2025

Flavio Volpe, the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, said the signal being sent by Mr. Trump’s inauguration-day messaging – including the issuing of an executive order on trade – is that he intends to use Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which enables the investigation of tariffs on national security grounds.

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