Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over potential trade deal with China
US President Donald Trump has warned that Canada could face tariffs of up to 100% on its exports to the United States if Ottawa moves forward with a trade agreement with China. The threat follows Canada’s announcement of a preliminary commercial understanding with Beijing earlier this month.
In a statement posted on social media, Trump accused Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney of attempting to turn Canada into a transit hub for Chinese goods destined for the US market. He said such a move would prompt Washington to impose punitive tariffs that could effectively double the price of Canadian products entering the United States.
Since returning to office, Trump has repeatedly adopted a confrontational stance toward Canada, combining protectionist trade rhetoric with sharp political remarks. Although most bilateral trade remains covered by the existing North American free trade framework, tensions have periodically resurfaced, particularly when Ottawa seeks to diversify its economic partnerships.
The warning also comes amid diplomatic friction following remarks made by Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he called on mid-sized powers to cooperate in response to what he described as growing global hegemonic pressures.
Canada recently announced progress toward a preliminary trade deal with China aimed at reducing barriers and lowering tariffs. Canadian officials have emphasized the need to lessen economic dependence on the United States, which remains Canada’s largest trading partner by far.
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