OTTAWA — The chair of Canada’s premiers had a message for Americans walking into Wednesday’s meeting with the prime minister, called to discuss the country’s plan should U.S-president elect Donald Trump make good on his threat to slap a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods.&nbsp;

“Canada is not for sale,” were the words emblazoned on the hat worn by Ontario Premier Doug Ford— a nod to Trump’s frequents comments of Canada being a “51st state.”&nbsp;

Americans could suffer if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs Canadian goods, François Legault says.{ai:summary}At a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canada's premiers addressed concerns over potential tariffs from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Ontario Premier Doug Ford emphasized Canada's sovereignty with a hat that read, "Canada is not for sale," countering Trump's remarks about Canada being a "51st state." The statement underscores Canada's determination to protect its economy amid rising tensions with the U.S. over trade policies. #economy

'Trump tries to divide us:' Premiers, Trudeau meet to hammer out tariffs plan in wake of U.S. threat

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