Canada’s premiers are in Washington today to meet with lawmakers, business groups and lobbyists in a joint effort to push back on U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans for devastating duties.

It is the first time all 13 premiers have travelled to the American capital together.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, chair of the Council of the Federation, appealed to members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Tuesday to send a message to Trump that tariffs would hurt both the American and Canadian economies.

It is the first time all 13 premiers have travelled to the American capital together{ai:summary}<p>Canada's premiers are in Washington to meet with U.S. lawmakers and business groups to oppose President Trump's proposed tariffs. This marks the first joint visit of all 13 premiers to the capital, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford urging the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to convey the economic risks of the duties. </p><p>#economy</p>

All 13 premiers travel to Washington to mitigate Trump’s tariff threats

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