Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Trump Warns Canada Over China Trade
Donald Trump, the former US President, has warned Canada that if they make a trade deal with China, the US will put a 100% tax on all Canadian goods.
He said this on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Trump doesn't want Canada to become a place where Chinese goods can easily enter the US.
He thinks China would take over Canada's economy if they make this deal.
Recently, Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, talked about working with other countries like Canada to make important decisions.
After meeting with China's leader, Carney said they agreed to make it easier to trade between their countries.
This includes lowering taxes on some Canadian products and allowing more Chinese electric cars into Canada.
However, Carney clarified that Canada has no intention of pursuing a free trade agreement with China and is bound by its commitments under the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada signs a trade deal with China.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada has no intention of pursuing a free trade agreement with China.
Canada and China recently agreed to reduce tariffs on Canadian canola products and allow visa-free entry for Canadian travelers.
Canada will import 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles at a reduced tariff rate in return.
Canada is bound by its commitments under the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), which requires advance notification if any member seeks a free trade agreement with a non-market economy such as China.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Mark Carney, China
- What
- Threat of 100% tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada signs trade deal with China
- When
- After recent remarks by Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos
- Where
- United States, Canada, China
- Why
- To prevent Canada from becoming a transit hub for Chinese goods and to protect US economic interests
- Donald Trump
- Former US President
- Mark Carney
- Canadian Prime Minister
- China
- Country involved in trade deal with Canada
- Tariffs
- 100% on Canadian goods if deal proceeds
- Canola Products
- Tariffs reduced from 84% to 15% by March 1
- Electric Vehicles
- 49,000 Chinese EVs to be imported at reduced tariff
- Visa-Free Entry
- For Canadian travelers to China
- CUSMA
- Canada-US-Mexico Agreement
Sources
Trump Threatens Canada With 100% Tariffs, Warns Against Trade Deal With China
'Focus On What We Can Control,' Says Canadian PM Mark Carney After US President Donald Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs
Canada has ‘no intention’ of China free trade deal, Carney says, as Trump threatens 100% tariffs
Carney Denies Free China Trade Pact As Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs On Canadian Goods
'No Intention': Carney Rules Out Free Trade Agreement With China After Trump's 100% Tariff Threat
"Can't Let...": Trump Aide Warns Of 100% Tariffs On Canada Over China Trade
Carney: No China Free Trade Deal for Canada
Notes from Davos: The bold, the bots and the bully
No intention of pursuing FTA with Beijing, says Canadian PM Carney, after Trump threatens 100 pc tariff
‘No intention’ of China free trade deal, Carney says after Trump’s 100% Canada tariff threat
"No Intention": Canada On Trade Deal With China Amid US' 100% Tariff Threat
Canada holds firm on trade pivot as energy minister heads to India
China Says Canada Deal Not Aimed At US After Tariff Threat
Canada Trade Deal "Doesn't Target 3rd Parties": China Amid US Tariff Threat
