Amid an ongoing trade war with the United States, Canada is set to appoint a so-called “fentanyl czar” in an effort to mitigate an escalating situation between the two countries. The issue stems from an announcement by American President Donald Trump in November that he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian products imported into the United States.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded on Sunday to the United States’ decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods, stating that “Canadians did not want this, but are prepared.” Sharing a post on X,

Even as Canada’s prime minister announced more than $100 billion in retaliatory tariffs, he made clear that he was imposing them reluctantly.