Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canada over potential China deal
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On Saturday, January 24, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods in response to a potential trade agreement between Ottawa and Beijing.
"If Governor (Canadian Prime Minister Carney - ed.) 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," Trump wrote.
According to the US President, China "will eat Canada alive, completely devour it." He believes that this will result in the destruction of Canadian businesses, social fabric, and general way of life.
Trump added that "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 US."
Background
Following Mark Carney's visit to China, the two countries agreed that Canada would ease tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles that had been imposed jointly with the US in 2024.
On January 23, Donald Trump lashed out at Canada over its trade ties with China and its stance on defense initiatives in the Arctic region.
In particular, the US leader voiced dissatisfaction with Ottawa's economic policy, accusing Canadian authorities of being overly open to cooperation with China.
According to Trump, close trade ties with China would have long-term negative consequences for Canada's sovereignty and strategic interests.
Earlier, he threatened to impose tariffs on several European countries until the US could buy Greenland. The tariffs would be raised in two stages.
Starting February 1, 2026, a 10% tariff would be imposed on all goods shipped to the US from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland. Beginning June 1, 2026, the tariff would increase to 25%.
