François-Philippe Champagne: “Today, I'm announcing Canada will match the U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar, up to 50% on $27.6 billion of imports from…”

This is all about the substance, to build an alliance of the future.

This was a moment of great opportunities and to strengthen the existing relationship between Canada and the EU.

We responded because at some stage you have to say 'enough is enough'. No one can infringe on our economic sovereignty... the world took notice.

At the right time, there will be further engagement with respect.