U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating his criticism of Canada after warning he may impose a 100‑per‑cent tariff on Canadian exports.
He directed the threat at Prime Minister Mark Carney, accusing him of giving China easier access to the U.S. market.
Trump posted the remarks on Truth Social, his own social media platform, saying Canada is becoming a “drop‑off point” for Chinese goods entering the United States
He also claimed deeper trade ties with China would harm Canadian businesses and communities, though he did not provide evidence for those statements.
Trump’s comments come as Canada moves ahead with new agreements aimed at expanding trade with China.
Last week, Canada announced a deal that will lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to 6.1 per cent, down from 100 per cent, and allow up to 49,000 EVs into the country.
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In exchange, China will reduce tariffs on Canadian canola seeds and eliminate duties on lobsters, crabs and peas.
Carney said during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that he was “extremely pleased” with the agreement, calling it a step toward strengthening bilateral ties and improving the global trading system.
The tariff changes take effect on March 1 and run until the end of the year. Carney said the measures could unlock nearly $3 billion in export orders.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has criticized the deal, saying Carney must explain how China went from being described as Canada’s “biggest security threat” to a strategic partner.
He argued the agreement risks Canadian auto jobs and noted that tariffs on pork remain in place.
The federal government has not yet responded to Trump’s latest remarks.
