Donald Trump threatens to impose a 100% tariff on imports from Canada if it signs a trade agreement with China, highlighting the worsening relations over the past few days.
On Saturday, 24 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Donald Trump, President of the United States, posted a message threatening to impose a 100% customs tariff on Canadian goods if Canada signs a trade deal with China. He also warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that such an agreement would put Canada at risk.
“If Governor Carney thinks he can turn Canada into a 'transshipment port' for China to send goods and products into the United States, he is gravely mistaken. China will consume Canada whole, devouring everything, including destroying its businesses, social structures, and general way of life.”
“If Canada makes a deal with China, Canada will immediately face a 100% customs tariff on all Canadian goods and products imported into the United States,” Trump’s statement said.
Trump’s latest move came after Carney recently visited China, where the Canadian leader called the Asian superpower a “reliable and predictable partner.” During a meeting in Davos last week, Carney also encouraged European leaders to seek investment from China.
Tensions between the US and Canada have intensified in recent days.
On Thursday (22 Jan), Trump withdrew Canada’s invitation to join his “Board of Peace” initiative after Carney delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum condemning the use of economic integration as a weapon by major powers and the use of tariffs as a bargaining tool.
In his latest message, Trump referred to Carney as “Governor” rather than Prime Minister, reflecting his attempt to portray Canada as the 51st state of the United States.
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Source:reuters