Summary
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff on Canadian goods if Canada finalizes a trade deal with China. The warning came after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed new economic partnerships during a speech and announced a trade agreement with China. Tensions between the U.S. and Canada have increased due to these developments.
Key Facts
- President Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if Canada makes a trade deal with China.
- The threat was posted on Trump's social media platform, Truth Social.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to reduce Canada's economic reliance on the U.S.
- The Canada-China deal includes reduced tariffs on Canadian products and allows Chinese electric vehicles in Canada.
- Tensions have risen between Canada and the U.S. following Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum.
- President Trump revoked an invitation for Carney to join a U.S. advisory group, the "Board of Peace".
- Trump has previously suggested that Canada should become the "51st state" of the U.S.
