Trudeau's Visit to Trump's Mar-a-Lago Amid Trade Tensions
November 30, 2024, 12:36 pm

Trudeau's Visit to Trump's Mar-a-Lago Amid Trade Tensions

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Donald Trump’s resort in Florida to meet with the elected U.S. president, just days after Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian imports due to border concerns.

Trudeau was seen leaving a hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida, heading to Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, an unplanned visit not included in his official schedule, as reported by Reuters.

A Canadian government source confirmed to Agence France-Presse that Trudeau dined with Trump at the Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump's residence.

On Monday, Trump had threatened to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico until both countries take stringent measures against drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, and against migrants crossing the border.

Officials from Mexico, Canada, and China, along with major industrial groups, warned that the steep tariffs threatened by Trump would harm the economies of all affected countries, lead to increased inflation, and damage the labor market.

Any economic blow to Canada would exacerbate the difficulties Trudeau faces, as his popularity has declined due to an economic slowdown and rising living costs over the past few years. During Trump’s first term, the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminum imports, prompting Ottawa to retaliate by targeting certain American products.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”