Canadian Leaders to Discuss Arctic Policy as Diplomatic Efforts in Washington Persist

February 13, 2025 TruthUSA

Territorial premiers are advocating in Washington for the importance of Northern Canada in terms of continental security, diplomacy, and economic opportunities. This comes as Canadian leaders continue their diplomatic efforts to counter potential U.S. tariffs.

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson, and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok are scheduled to participate in a discussion at the Wilson Center this morning on the potential for collaboration between Canada and the United States in the Arctic region.

All 13 of Canada’s premiers were in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday for the first time in history. This visit is part of a comprehensive diplomatic strategy against U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose significant tariffs on Canadian goods.

President Trump recently signed executive orders to implement 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, including those from Canada, starting on March 12.

The latest tariff announcement follows a one-month delay on Trump’s previous threat of imposing 25 percent tariffs across the board on Canadian and Mexican imports, with a reduced 10 percent tariff on Canadian energy products.

President Trump’s consistent remarks about the U.S. potentially absorbing Canada and Greenland indicate his interest in the resources of these regions.