Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Trump Warns Canada on China Deal
US President Donald Trump has warned Canada against making a trade deal with China.
He said that if Canada goes ahead with this deal, the US will take strong action.
Trump also joked that China would take over Canada and even end ice hockey there.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that Canada has no plans to make a deal with China.
He mentioned that Canada follows the rules of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement, which requires notification before any trade deal with a non-market country like China.
Trump also mentioned that Iran is talking to the US, even as the US continues to have military presence in the region.
US President Donald Trump warned Canada against proceeding with a trade agreement with China.
Trump threatened substantial US action if Canada moves forward with the deal.
Trump humorously suggested that China would take over Canada and end ice hockey.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Canada has no intention of making a deal with China.
Canada respects its commitments under the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement and follows the rules for trade deals with non-market countries.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
- What
- Trump's warning against a potential Canada-China trade deal
- When
- February 2, 2026
- Where
- United States and Canada
- Why
- Trump's concern over China's influence and potential impact on Canada
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Canadian Prime Minister
- Mark Carney
- Potential Deal
- Canada-China trade agreement
- US Threat
- Substantial action if deal proceeds
- Canada's Stance
- No intention to proceed with deal
- Trump's Remark
- China will end ice hockey in Canada
- Trade Agreement
- Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (USMCA)