Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Saturday escalated tensions with Canada, threatening to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian goods while referring to Prime Minister Mark Carney as “Governor,” reviving rhetoric he previously used against former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that Canada would face severe economic consequences if it follows through on a recently announced trade agreement with China. Trump argued the deal could allow Chinese goods to flow into the United States through Canada, describing the country as a potential “drop-off port” for Beijing. He claimed that if such an arrangement proceeds, “all Canadian goods and products” entering the U.S. would be subject to a 100% tariff.
The dispute follows Canada’s decision earlier this month to expand trade ties with China after years of strained relations, opening Chinese markets to Canadian agricultural exports while allowing Chinese electric vehicles into Canada. Canadian officials framed the move as part of a broader effort to diversify trade relationships amid cooling ties with Washington.
Relations further deteriorated after Carney’s widely noted speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he warned of a “rupture” in the global order and criticized economic coercion by major powers. Trump responded publicly, asserting that Canada’s prosperity depends on the United States.
Canada remains one of America’s largest trading partners, exporting more than $300 billion in goods to the U.S. in 2025. Despite Trump’s repeated tariff threats over the past year, many have not been implemented, though the latest warning signals renewed strain as the two countries renegotiate the USMCA trade agreement.
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