President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Canada on Saturday, warning that he could impose 100% tariffs on Canadian imports if the country finalizes a trade deal with China. The comments mark a sharp turn from his earlier statements and add a new layer of uncertainty to U.S.-Canada trade relations.
Trump’s Latest Threat
On Truth Social, Trump directly targeted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, mocking him as “governor” — a term the former president has also used for former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trump wrote:
“If Governor Carney thinks he is going to make Canada a ‘Drop Off Port’ for China to send goods and products into the United States, he is sorely mistaken. China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of their businesses, social fabric, and general way of life.”
The message comes just weeks after Trump appeared to take a more neutral stance on a potential Canada-China trade agreement. On January 16, he told reporters, “It’s a good thing for (Carney) to sign a trade deal. If you can get a deal with China, he should do that.”
