Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston are reaching out to state governors in Washington, D.C. as the deadline to avert U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs inches closer. The premiers are attending the National Governors Association winter meeting today, where Trump and key members of his team are set to give speeches.

Several governors across the country are raising concerns over the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs, warning of potential economic fallout for their states.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston were looking for allies among state governors in Washington, D.C. Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump swore in the man set to oversee his massive trade agenda.