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Moreover, they addressed concerns over defense production, stressing the urgent need for increased weaponry and capabilities across the board. Rutte mentioned that NATO allies must not lag behind Russia and China and that the production issues must be resolved promptly to ensure national and collective security.
Economic Relations and Trade Tariffs
Discussions shifted towards trade relations, specifically the U.S.-Canada dynamics relating to tariffs on aluminum and steel. The former president laid out his firm stance against easing these tariffs, indicating that the United States can no longer bear the financial burden of subsidizing another country, especially since it has a robust internal resource base.