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By ROB GILLIES TORONTO (AP) — Canada is already examining possible retaliatory tariffs on certain items from the United States should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products, a senior official said Wednesday. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico if the countries don’t stop what he called the flow of drugs and migrants across southern and northern borders. He said he would impose a 25% tax on all products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico as one of his first executive orders. A Canadian government official said Canada is preparing for every eventuality and has started thinking about what items to target with tariffs in retaliation. The official stressed no decision has been made. The person spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly. When Trump imposed higher tariffs during his first term in office, other countries responded with retaliatory tariffs of their own. Canada, for instance, announced billions of new duties in 2018 against the U.S. in a tit-for-tat response to new taxes on Canadian steel and aluminum. Many of the U.S. products were chosen for their political rather than economic impact. For example, Canada imports $3 million worth of yogurt from the U.S. annually and most comes from one plant in Wisconsin, home state of then-House Speaker Paul Ryan. That product was hit with a 10% duty. Another product on the list was whiskey, which comes from Tennessee and Kentucky, the latter of which is the home state of then-Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell. Trump made the threat Monday while railing against an influx of illegal migrants, even though the numbers at Canadian border pale in comparison to the southern border. The U.S. Border Patrol made 56,530 arrests at the Mexican border in October alone — and 23,721 arrests at the Canadian one between October 2023 and September 2024. Canadian officials say lumping Canada in with Mexico is unfair but say they are happy to work with the Trump administration to lower the numbers from Canada. The Canadians are also worried about a influx north of migrants if Trump follows through with his plan for mass deportations. Trump also railed about fentanyl from Mexico and Canada, even though seizures from the Canadian border pale in comparison to the Mexican border. U.S. customs agents seized 43 pounds of fentanyl at the Canadian border last fiscal year, compared with 21,100 pounds at the Mexican border. Related Articles National Politics | Trump selects longtime adviser Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia National Politics | Trump’s tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different National Politics | Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks National Politics | Southwest states certify election results after the process led to controversy in previous years National Politics | Political stress: Can you stay engaged without sacrificing your mental health? Canadian officials argue their country is not the problem and that tariffs will have severe implications for both countries. Canada is the top export destination for 36 U.S. states. Nearly $3.6 billion Canadian (US$2.7 billion) worth of goods and services cross the border each day. About 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85% of U.S. electricity imports are from Canada. Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for and investing in for national security. “Canada is essential to the United States’ domestic energy supply,” Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said. Trump has pledged to cut American energy bills in half within 18 months, something that could be made harder if a 25% premium is added to Canadian oil imports. In 2023, Canadian oil accounted for almost two-thirds of total U.S. oil imports and about one-fifth of the U.S. oil supply. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is holding a emergency virtual meeting on Wednesday with the leaders of Canada’s provinces, who want Trudeau to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that her administration is already working up a list of possible retaliatory tariffs “if the situation comes to that.”
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Chhapra: State health minister Mangal Pandey on Wednesday inaugurated a 100-bed modern “Matri-Shishu” (mother & child care unit) unit at Chhapra Sadar Hospital . Constructed at a cost of Rs 21 crore, the unit is equipped with modern facilities for mothers and children, including a ramp for patients. Speaking at the event, Pandey said, “The hospital is capable of providing advanced healthcare services to mothers and children.” Pandey also inaugurated a 42-bed prefabricated hospital, constructed at a cost of Rs 3 crore, on the sadar hospital premises. “Prefabricated hospitals offer several advantages, including cost-effectiveness,” he said. The minister also inaugurated seven health centres in blocks such as Jalalpur and Manjhi and laid the foundation for a new model hospital on the sadar hospital premises, to be built at a cost of Rs 39 crore. Highlighting the state’s healthcare progress, Pandey said, “The Bihar govt, under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi and CM Nitish Kumar, is committed to providing better healthcare services. It has been our effort to ensure modern health facilities are available at the block level.” “There is no block in the Saran district where a 30-bed community hospital is not available. Prior to this, people could never have imagined facilities like CT scans and dialysis in sadar hospitals. Both are now available in Chhapra Sadar Hospital,” the minister said. Pandey added that Bihar is emerging as a leader in healthcare among Indian states. “In providing modern health facilities, Bihar has joined the ranks of leading states and secured a front place in immunisation and medicine availability,” he said. We also published the following articles recently Min opens mother & child care unit at Chhapra hosp Bihar's Health Minister, Mangal Pandey, inaugurated a new 100-bed mother and child care unit at Chhapra Sadar Hospital. The Rs 21 crore facility boasts modern equipment and a patient ramp. A 42-bed prefabricated hospital and seven block-level health centers were also opened. Hospitals garner 50% share in healthcare FDI India's healthcare sector is experiencing a surge in foreign investment, with hospitals now the prime focus. Their share of FDI has more than doubled since FY21, reaching $1.5 billion in FY24. This shift is driven by factors like a growing demand, increasing insurance coverage, and successful buyouts of major hospital chains. Manipur-based hospital interested to set up facility in Tripura: Chief minister Manik Saha Manipur's SHIJA Hospital plans a 700 crore super-specialty hospital in Tripura, boosting the state's healthcare infrastructure. In collaboration with SHIJA, Agartala Govt Medical College has successfully performed two kidney transplants, with more planned. Chief Minister Manik Saha aims to introduce bone marrow and liver transplants, attracting specialist doctors back to Tripura. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .