President Donald Trump on Monday said his tariffs have been successful at convincing companies to leave Canada for the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump defended his tariff policy and said it has been effective at persuading companies to leave Canada for the United States, a day ahead of a White House meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney where the two leaders are expected to discuss trade.

Mr. Trump, speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, celebrated his protectionist levies as the actions of a successful president.

“Well, I guess he’s going to ask about tariffs, because a lot of companies from Canada are moving into the United States, you know, everybody’s moving back,” he said when asked what would be on the agenda for his Tuesday meeting with the Prime Minister. “

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