WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday issued a stark warning to Canada, saying he would impose 100 percent tariffs on all Canadian imports if Ottawa moves ahead with a trade deal involving China.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump accused Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney of risking Canada’s economic future by potentially making the country a “drop‑off port” for Chinese goods entering the United States. He said such a deal would allow Beijing to “eat Canada alive,” harming Canadian businesses, social structures, and way of life.
Tensions between the two neighbors have escalated since Trump returned to the White House, with disputes over trade and diplomatic relations. Carney recently visited Beijing and hailed a “new strategic partnership” with China, including an agreement to reduce some tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and Canadian agricultural exports — an arrangement aimed at diversifying Canada’s global economic ties.
Trump’s tariff threat underscores the strained relationship between Washington and Ottawa, as Canada remains heavily dependent on the U.S. market but seeks broader trade partnerships. The dispute has also played out in heated rhetoric at forums such as the World Economic Forum, where differences over global governance and foreign policy were highlighted.
