US Awaits Canada's Call on Tariffs; No Formal Paperwork Signed Yet

Communication Status

• 📌 No calls are scheduled today between President Trump and any Canadian counterparts, including the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
• 💡 The White House expects Canada to reach out to them sometime today, placing the onus on Canada to initiate contact.

Tariff Negotiations and Paperwork

• ⚠️ No formal paperwork has been signed yet regarding the tariffs, according to a senior administration official.
• 🔑 This lack of signed documentation means the 25% tariffs remain a threat until the president signs an executive order to amend or supersede the existing order.

Rationale for Aggressive Stance

• 🎯 The Ontario Premier Doug Ford's actions on electricity were cited as an aggressive move that prompted a response from the president.
• ⚡ The president's objective is to be aggressive and lay down the gauntlet to show Canada the seriousness of the situation, rather than engaging in a tit-for-tat escalation.
• 📈 A 50% tariff on all steel and aluminum is expected to have major impacts throughout U.S. industry and manufacturing.