Donald Trump grabbed onto the idea of hitting Canada with tariffs almost immediately after November's election, and he hasn't let go since. The continued centrality of that country to the president’s tariff talk has been on full display during his first days in office,

The focus on American prosperity and national security is the latest pivot by Canadian officials as the country tries to find its footing with the new Trump administration, and - more urgently - avert the threat of blanket 25% import tariffs imposed by the US, its largest trade partner and closest ally.

Trump signed a set of executive orders upon taking office and fired Biden appointees.