Says tariffs would remain in effect 'until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!'

President-elect Donald Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at his Mar-A-Lago estate in West Palm Beach on Friday.

The dinner, which was not previously announced on Trudeau's public itinerary, comes amidst Trump's decision to impose a 25% tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico in response to the "illegal alien invasion."

In a statement made on Truth Social, Trump declared that these tariffs would remain in effect "until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!"

He emphasized that both neighboring nations have the power to address the issue, demanding immediate action to resolve the "long simmering problem."

"On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders. This Tariff will remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!" Trump said on Truth Social on Monday.

"Both Mexico and Canada have the absolute right and power to easily solve this long simmering problem. We hereby demand that they use this power, and until such time that they do, it is time for them to pay a very big price!" Trump said on Truth Social on Monday evening," Trump added.

The announcement has sent shockwaves through Ottawa, with Trudeau's liberal government scrambling to respond to what they view as an existential threat to Canada's already fragile economy.