If the president does choose to implement any tariffs against Canada, we're ready with a response — a purposeful, forceful but reasonable immediate response,' Trudeau said.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned Canadians that they should expect "difficult times" as they brace for President Donald Trump's heavy tariffs, which will go into effect on Saturday. Newsweek reached out to the White House, the U.S. State Department and Trudeau's office for comment via email on Friday.

f U.S. President Donald Trump chooses to implement tariffs on Canada, the country is ready to respond immediately, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday while delivering remarks at a meeting of the Council on Canada-U.S. Relations. Trudeau said it’s not what Canada wants, but the country is ready for any scenario.