Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston are reaching out to state governors in Washington, D.C. as the deadline to avert U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs inches closer.

The premiers are attending the National Governors Association winter meeting today, where Trump and key members of his team are set to give speeches.

Trump’s executive order to implement devastating duties on all Canadian imports to the United States was paused until March 4 after Canada agreed to introduce new security measures at the border.

Canadian premiers are attending the winter meeting of U.S. governors{ai:summary}<p>Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston are engaging with U.S. state governors in Washington, D.C., as they work to prevent impending tariffs from President Donald Trump. The tariffs on Canadian imports were temporarily paused until March 4 due to new border security measures.</p><p>The premiers are attending the National Governors Association winter meeting, where Trump and his administration will address the governors. The urgency to negotiate and secure trade relations is critical as the deadline approaches. #politics</p>

Premiers Ford and Houston appealing to governors in latest push to stop tariffs

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