President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian exports to the U.S. if Canada proceeds with its recent trade agreement with China, intensifying tensions between the two allies. The limited deal, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney, includes the easing of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and agricultural goods, and the resumption of visa-free travel for Canadians. Trump, accusing Canada of jeopardising its relationship with the U.S., claimed such a deal would allow China to “devour” Canada. The threat comes amid a broader feud between Trump and Carney over foreign policy and military cooperation, including disagreements on NATO spending and Trump’s proposed missile-defense project over Greenland. Canadian officials deny any plan for a broader free trade deal with China and warn that retaliatory tariffs would harm U.S. consumers and industries.
