Canadian authorities say they stand ready for escalating US trade threats. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland stressed the country will not be intimidated by incoming policies. GAFAM firms including Google and Meta assert they will push back against Canadian pressure, according to Marc Miller.

Meanwhile, Quebec artists are protesting Trump's plans to contest the province's French-language content rules. The protests follow threats aimed at regulations controlling content on online platforms. Canadian representatives maintain their position as trade tensions with the US grow across various industries.