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U.S.-Canada trade tensions have escalated after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods if Canada proceeds with closer trade cooperation with China. In a series of posts on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump warned that a deal with China would “endanger” Canada, claiming Beijing would “completely devour” the country’s economy, businesses, and social fabric.
Trump specifically accused Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney of potentially allowing Canada to become a backdoor for Chinese goods to enter the United States and evade existing U.S. tariffs. Using inflammatory language, Trump said Canada would not be allowed to serve as a “drop-off port” for China and reiterated his opposition to any expansion of Chinese economic influence in North America.
Carney, who recently traveled to China to reset strained bilateral relations, has pushed back against the characterization of the agreement. Canadian officials clarified that Canada is not pursuing a full free trade deal with China, but rather resolving specific tariff-related issues with its second-largest trading partner after the United States. The Chinese embassy in Canada confirmed Beijing’s willingness to implement the consensus reached between the two governments.
In a video message to Canadians, Carney encouraged the public to support domestic products amid rising external economic pressure, without directly addressing Trump’s tariff threat. “We can’t control what other nations do,” Carney said, “but we can be our own best customer.”
Relations between the two leaders have deteriorated further following Carney’s criticism of Trump’s remarks about Greenland and his comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he warned that the rules-based global order was eroding. Trump responded by claiming Canada “lives because of the United States,” a statement Carney firmly rejected.
If enacted, the proposed tariffs would significantly impact Canadian industries such as autos, metals, and machinery, increasing uncertainty for businesses on both sides of the border. While Trump has previously walked back similar threats during negotiations, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce urged both governments to quickly find common ground to prevent economic fallout and restore stability to the vital U.S.-Canada trade relationship.
