Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on Canada over China deal

Al Jazeera Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Jillian Kestler-D'AmoursJanuary 24, 2026 at 05:11 PM

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In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods entering the U.S. if Canada proceeds with a recently announced trade deal with China involving agriproducts and electric vehicles. Trump stated on Truth Social that Canada would not be allowed to become a "Drop Off Port" for Chinese goods. The threat follows rising tensions between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos that was critical of the Trump administration's policies. Trump also revoked Carney's invitation to join his "Board of Peace." Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire for closer ties with Canada, even suggesting it become the 51st U.S. state.

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The US president has been threatening to impose steep levies on Canadian goods since before he formally came into office in January 2025.

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Trump revoked an invitation for Carney to join his so-called “Board of Peace” this week.

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Trump said Carney is “sorely mistaken” if he thinks Canada can become a “‘Drop Off Port’ for China to send goods and products into the United States”.

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Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff against Canada if it moves ahead with a trade deal with China.

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Carney delivered an address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that was widely seen as a rebuke of the Trump administration’s policies.

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Truth Social 30% World Economic Forum 40% Davos ×240% China ×470% Mark Carney ×570% United States ×580% Canada ×980% Donald Trump ×790%

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donald trump 100% tariffs 90% canada 90% trade war 80% united states 80% china 70% trade deal 70% mark carney 70% geopolitics 60% international relations 50%