Bangladesh, Feb. 12 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has strongly denounced the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, calling the measure “unacceptable.” The announcement has triggered immediate reactions from major US trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, the European Union, and South Korea, all of whom are bracing for significant economic repercussions. Trudeau has vowed that Canada will “stand up strongly and firmly” against these trade restrictions, promising retaliatory measures if necessary.

The tariffs, announced on February 10, are set to take effect in March and will be applied universally, without any exemptions for allies. This ...