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Trump Threatens 100% Tariff If Canada Deepens China Trade Ties

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Canada, threatening to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods if Ottawa deepens its trade ties with China. In social media posts, Trump claimed China would "eat Canada alive" and destroy its social fabric, directly targeting Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent engagement with Beijing. The comments follow Carney's visit to China, which resulted in a framework to lower tariffs on some Canadian exports and manage Chinese EV imports. Trump also criticized Canada for opposing a proposed US missile defense system while pursuing economic cooperation with Beijing.

Key Points: Trump Warns Canada Over China Trade, Threatens Tariffs

  • Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canadian goods
  • Warns China will "eat Canada alive"
  • Targets PM Mark Carney's Beijing engagement
  • Follows Carney's China trade talks
  • Criticizes Canada's stance on US defense system
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"Not going to happen, or even close!": Trump warns Ottawa on Beijing's influence

Donald Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canadian goods if Ottawa pursues deeper trade with China, warning Beijing would "eat Canada alive."

"It's NOT going to happen, or even come close to happening! - Donald Trump"

Washington, DC, January 25

US President Donald Trump on Saturday slammed Canada over its growing engagement with China, warning that Beijing's influence north of the border would "not going to happen" and threatening a sweeping 100 per cent tariff on Canadian goods if Ottawa deepens trade ties with China.

In a post on Truth Social, he wrote, "The last thing the World needs is to have China take over Canada. It's NOT going to happen, or even come close to happening! Thank you for your attention to this matter."

Trump warned Canada and its Prime Minister Mark Carney against pursuing economic agreements with China, threatening steep trade penalties if Ottawa moves ahead with such deals.

Referring to the Canadian Prime Minister as "Governor," Trump said the United States would impose a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian goods should Ottawa deepen trade ties with Beijing.

In a post on Truth Social, he 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."

Escalating his criticism, Trump added, "China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of their businesses, social fabric, and general way of life. 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 USA. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

The remarks followed an earlier attack by Trump on Canada, in which he accused Ottawa of opposing his proposed "Golden Dome" missile defence system over Greenland while simultaneously expanding economic engagement with China.

"Canada is against The Golden Dome being built over Greenland, even though The Golden Dome would protect Canada," Trump said, adding, "Instead, they voted in favor of doing business with China, who will 'eat them up' within the first year!"

Trump's comments came in the wake of Carney's recent visit to Beijing, aimed at reviving economic cooperation with China, Canada's second-largest trading partner after the United States. During the visit, Carney also criticised US and Western policies while addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The China trip resulted in an understanding to lower tariffs on certain Canadian agricultural exports and introduce quotas on Chinese electric vehicles entering the Canadian market. The framework could also open the door to increased Chinese investment in Canada.

Speaking earlier about the agreement, Carney appeared to allude to ongoing trade frictions with Washington, describing Canada's recent engagement with China as more "predictable" and characterising discussions with Beijing as "realistic and respectful."

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to watch from an Indian perspective. We also navigate relationships with both the US and China. Trump's threats are blunt, but Carney's search for "predictable" partners is very relatable for many nations tired of unilateralism.
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Priyanka N
The language is so dramatic – "eat Canada alive"! 😅 But seriously, this is why India's policy of strategic autonomy makes sense. Putting all your eggs in one basket, especially with a volatile partner, is risky business.
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Aman W
With respect, I think Prime Minister Carney might be underestimating the long-term strategic implications. Economic engagement with China often comes with strings attached, as many developing nations have learned. Diversification is good, but caution is key.
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Michael C
The 100% tariff threat is extreme, but it highlights a real dilemma for countries bordering a superpower. Canada's situation is a bit like how India's neighbors sometimes feel caught between New Delhi and Beijing. Tough spot to be in.
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Kavya N
As an Indian, I see both sides. We need trade with everyone to grow, but also must protect our sovereignty. Hope Canada finds a balanced path. The world doesn't need more trade wars, we have enough already!

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