Washington DC, Feb. 2 -- After US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 25 percent tariff on nearly all Canadian imports, outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reminded Americans of his country's unwavering support during their "darkest hours"-whether in the Iran hostage crisis, the war in Afghanistan, or devastating natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the recent California wildfires.

Speaking directly to Americans from a press conference in Ottawa, Trudeau stated that he had no choice but to introduce countermeasures.

Acknowledging that the US and Canada have had disagreements in the past, Trudeau pointed out that both nations had always found a way to move forward.

"As I've said before, if Pre...