Karoline Leavitt: Trump And New Canadian PM Carney 'Haven't Spoken' About April 2 Reciprocal Tariffs

Forbes Breaking News

Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Thursday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about conversations between President Trump and new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Trump's tariffs scheduled to take effect on April 2nd.  Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:  https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript   Stay Connected Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes More From Forbes:  http://forbes.com

Transcript

00:00We're less than two weeks away now from the August 2nd big tariff deadline.

00:05Has the President spoken with his Canadian counterpart, Prime Minister Barr?

00:09Not to my knowledge. I don't believe he has.

00:11But I can check in with the President and get you a firm answer on that.

00:14But my understanding is they haven't spoken.

00:16And the President has been very clear about his intention for April 2nd.

00:20It's going to be a big day for our country.

00:22I would encourage all of you to be here to cover the White House that day on April 2nd

00:26because there will be big announcements when it comes to reciprocal trade.

00:29And the President will be highlighting the unfair trade practices,

00:33the ways in which America has been ripped off by every country around the world, quite frankly.

00:38And there will be big tariffs that will be going into effect,

00:42and the President will be announcing those himself.

00:44The European Union had a decision yesterday against Apple and Google.

00:48Are you familiar with that? Is there anything the President...

00:50Is that a response to the April 2nd tariffs?

00:52I think we've seen a lot of movement actually around the world

00:55of countries who are lessening their tariffs.

00:58I know the EU also paused their alleged tariff on whiskey.

01:03And so I think you're seeing countries are taking the President seriously.

01:07They understand that he is going to do what's right for American workers and families.

01:11And so the President and his team are in constant communication with our EU counterparts

01:16but also our counterparts around the world.

Category

Transcript

Recommended