Episode Details

British Columbia Premier David Eby holds a news conference in Vancouver to react to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to place 25% tariffs on Canadian products entering the United States.  In an initial retaliatory measure, Eby announces a directive to the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch to immediately cease the purchase of America liquor from Republican-led states and to remove top-selling U.S. brands from public liquor store shelves. 
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlines Canada's response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to place 25% tariffs on Canadian goods and 10% tariffs on Canadian energy entering the United States. Also in attendance at this news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa are Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, and Public Safety Minister David McGuinty.
In response to the Trump administration’s trade action, the prime minister announces retaliatory tariffs of 25 per cent on $155-billion worth of American goods, with a first phase of tariffs on $30-billion in U.S. imports taking effect on February 4.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference in Vancouver to announce his party's proposed  plan for U.S.-Canada border security. The Conservative leader is calling for Canadian Forces troops and helicopters to patrol the border. The plan also proposes the hiring of more than 2,000 CBSA agents and building surveillance towers at the border.

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