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Trump Threatens to Impose 100 Percent Tariffs on Canadian Imports
(MENAFN) Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum Saturday, vowing to slap punitive 100% tariffs on all Canadian imports should Ottawa finalize any trade pact with Beijing, dramatically escalating tensions between the neighboring nations.
"If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A.," Trump declared on his Truth Social platform, delivering the warning in characteristically blunt terms.
The US president controversially referred to Prime Minister Mark Carney as "governor" and cautioned he would be "sorely mistaken" if he permitted Canada to function as a "drop off port" for Chinese merchandise targeting American consumers.
Trump painted an apocalyptic scenario for Canada should it deepen economic connections with Beijing, asserting: "China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of their businesses, social fabric, and general way of life."
In subsequent messaging, Trump warned that China absorbing Canada represents "the last thing the world needs."
"It's not going to happen, or even come close to happening," he declared.
Ottawa Rebuts Tariff Threats
Canadian officials swiftly rejected Trump's assertions, clarifying that recent diplomatic engagement with China exclusively addressed narrow tariff disagreements rather than comprehensive free trade architecture.
"There is no pursuit of a free trade deal with China. What was achieved was resolution on several important tariff issues," stated Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's minister responsible for Canada-US Trade, in an official response.
LeBlanc underscored Ottawa's commitment to reinforcing economic collaboration with Washington, referencing Carney's previous declaration that Canada and the US "have built a remarkable partnership in our economy and security."
The minister affirmed Ottawa remains dedicated to cultivating a relationship advantageous to "both sides of our border" while simultaneously bolstering domestic strength and diversifying international commerce partnerships.
As pressure intensifies, Carney appealed to citizens to champion homegrown enterprises, warning the Canadian "economy under threat from abroad."
In a video address, Carney outlined his administration's ambitious agenda, encompassing construction of housing units to address affordability and acquisition of military equipment "that will protect Canadians and our sovereignty."
"We can't control what other nations do. We can be our own best customer," he emphasized.
Canada announced last week it secured a preliminary trade understanding with Beijing following Carney's diplomatic mission to China, moderating levies on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for decreased tariffs on Canadian agricultural commodities.
Trump claimed Friday that Canada opposes his proposed "Golden Dome" defense framework over Greenland, and "voted in favor of doing business with China" as an alternative.
Washington-Ottawa relations have nosedived precipitously since Trump's inauguration last January, as Carney maneuvers to neutralize US tariffs while rejecting overtures for Canada to become the 51st US state.
Compounding the diplomatic rupture, Trump revoked Canada's invitation Thursday to participate in his "Board of Peace" in apparent retaliation for Carney's comments at the World Economic Forum.
"If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A.," Trump declared on his Truth Social platform, delivering the warning in characteristically blunt terms.
The US president controversially referred to Prime Minister Mark Carney as "governor" and cautioned he would be "sorely mistaken" if he permitted Canada to function as a "drop off port" for Chinese merchandise targeting American consumers.
Trump painted an apocalyptic scenario for Canada should it deepen economic connections with Beijing, asserting: "China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of their businesses, social fabric, and general way of life."
In subsequent messaging, Trump warned that China absorbing Canada represents "the last thing the world needs."
"It's not going to happen, or even come close to happening," he declared.
Ottawa Rebuts Tariff Threats
Canadian officials swiftly rejected Trump's assertions, clarifying that recent diplomatic engagement with China exclusively addressed narrow tariff disagreements rather than comprehensive free trade architecture.
"There is no pursuit of a free trade deal with China. What was achieved was resolution on several important tariff issues," stated Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's minister responsible for Canada-US Trade, in an official response.
LeBlanc underscored Ottawa's commitment to reinforcing economic collaboration with Washington, referencing Carney's previous declaration that Canada and the US "have built a remarkable partnership in our economy and security."
The minister affirmed Ottawa remains dedicated to cultivating a relationship advantageous to "both sides of our border" while simultaneously bolstering domestic strength and diversifying international commerce partnerships.
As pressure intensifies, Carney appealed to citizens to champion homegrown enterprises, warning the Canadian "economy under threat from abroad."
In a video address, Carney outlined his administration's ambitious agenda, encompassing construction of housing units to address affordability and acquisition of military equipment "that will protect Canadians and our sovereignty."
"We can't control what other nations do. We can be our own best customer," he emphasized.
Canada announced last week it secured a preliminary trade understanding with Beijing following Carney's diplomatic mission to China, moderating levies on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for decreased tariffs on Canadian agricultural commodities.
Trump claimed Friday that Canada opposes his proposed "Golden Dome" defense framework over Greenland, and "voted in favor of doing business with China" as an alternative.
Washington-Ottawa relations have nosedived precipitously since Trump's inauguration last January, as Carney maneuvers to neutralize US tariffs while rejecting overtures for Canada to become the 51st US state.
Compounding the diplomatic rupture, Trump revoked Canada's invitation Thursday to participate in his "Board of Peace" in apparent retaliation for Carney's comments at the World Economic Forum.
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