TORONTO—Rick Smith, President of the Canadian Climate Institute, made the following statement in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports: 

“The Canadian Climate Institute is in full support of efforts taken by the federal and provincial governments to retaliate against the unprovoked and illegal tariffs imposed by the United States on Canada. 

“Since its launch five years ago, the Institute’s mission has been a fundamentally patriotic one—to develop strong policy research and analysis that builds a cleaner, more secure, and more prosperous future for all Canadians. 

“The Institute’s network is composed of leaders from industry, trade unions, retailers, manufacturers, Indigenous peoples, governments, and many other groups threatened by this U.S. economic aggression. We stand shoulder to shoulder with them, and with all Canadians, in the months ahead.”