US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on vehicles

Carney said he was focused on supporting Canadian businesses impacted by new 50% US tariffs after the Friday deadline expired, as well as building infrastructure to diversify Canada's trade, which historically has relied heavily on the US. Carney announced funding of C$11bn ($7.95bn; £5.83bn) to build six icebreakers at a Quebec shipyard for the Canadian Coast Guard that will replace its medium and heavy ageing fleet. The icebreakers will be used to open winter shipping routes through Canada's northern and Atlantic waters.Meanwhile, Ontario's outspoken premier, Doug Ford, whose province is home to Canada's auto manufacturing industry, responded to Trump's tariffs and threats by telling the US president to "kiss my ass". Ford also suggested that Canada should charge the US extra for its oil and gas, as well as electricity and critical minerals, adding that he will be speaking to Carney on ways to "fight back".His comments appeared to catch the attention of Trump, who in a Truth Social post accused Ford of "bluster" and wrote: "Someone should get these clowns to 'fall in line' or, the consequences for Canada will be far WORSE!".Canada accounts for 60% of total US crude oil imports and close to 100% of US natural gas exports, according to Canadian government data.