Ottawa keeping its focus on its own plans, ministers say
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller briefly spoke with reporters in Ottawa and offered a quick response to Trump’s threat: “It is what it is,” Miller said.
“You have to take these things seriously, but we’re not negotiating a free trade agreement with China, so, you know, it’s a serious statement, we’ll take it seriously, but we have to control what we control,” he said.
The Liberal government has repeatedly said it’s aiming to diversify into new markets around the world and rely less on the U.S.
“We’ve got to focus on making sure that we take care of things at home … The last couple of months in particular have demonstrated to us that the plan we broadcasted is the right one,” Justice Minister Sean Fraser said today.
“Interesting and challenging times ahead for the Canadian economy,” Fraser said, before he voiced confidence in his party’s ability to navigate the challenges.
