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President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday that he would implement 100% tariffs on Canada if it strikes a deal to turn out to be a “drop off port” for China.
“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. China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of their businesses, social fabric, and general way of life,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“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 U.S.A.,” the president added.
Trump referred to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as a “governor,” echoing feedback he made whereas campaigning for a second time period about annexing America’s northern neighbor. He beforehand used the identical time period when talking about Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau.
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Tensions between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump flared after the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. (Renaud Philippe/Bloomberg by way of Getty Images; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Carney made his first official go to to China earlier this month as he and Chinese President Xi Jinping work collectively to forge an improved bond between their international locations.
During the Jan. 14-17 go to, the leaders of the 2 nations reached an settlement that may enable as much as 49,000 Chinese electrical autos to enter the Canadian market at a decrease tariff price of 6.1%, Carney’s workplace introduced.
“At its best, the Canada-China relationship has created massive opportunities for both our peoples. By leveraging our strengths and focusing on trade, energy, agri-food, and areas where we can make huge gains, we are forging a new strategic partnership that builds on the best of our past, reflects the world as it is today, and benefits the people of both our nations,” Carney mentioned within the assertion.
Additionally, by March 1, China is anticipated to drop its tariff on Canadian canola seed to a mixed price of 15%. Carney’s workplace mentioned that Canada expects that its canola meal, lobsters, crabs, and peas is not going to be topic to related anti-discrimination tariffs starting March 1 “until at least the end of this year.”
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for a gathering held on the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Jan. 16, 2026. (Xie Huanchi/Xinhua by way of Getty Images)
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It is unclear what deal would set off a response from Trump within the wake of those made throughout Carney’s journey to China.
Tensions between Carney and Trump have flared in latest days, because the leaders took swipes at each other on the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland — and at house after the convention.
Carney, recent off his journey to China, delievered a speech that garnered worldwide consideration. While he didn’t point out Trump by title, he made a reference to the U.S., saying that “rules-based order is fading.” Many, together with the U.S. president, noticed this as a jab at Trump.
“Every day we’re reminded that we live in an era of great-power rivalry,” Carney mentioned. “That the rules-based order is fading. That the strong can do what they can, and the weak must suffer what they must.”
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech on the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting held in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20, 2026. (Harun Ozalp/Anadolu by way of Getty Images)
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He admitted that there have been advantages to U.S. management on the world stage, however painted the complete idea of a rules-based worldwide order as a falsity that’s actively failing. Additionally, in his tackle, Carney urged center powers, like Canada, to say themselves and take the chance to “build a new order that embodies our values.”
“Middle powers must act together because if you are not at the table, you are on the menu,” Carney mentioned.
When delivering his tackle on Wednesday, Trump didn’t shrink back from taking purpose at Carney. He mentioned that Canada “should be grateful” as a result of the nation will get “a lot of freebies” from the U.S., although he didn’t say what he was referring to.
“I watched your prime minister yesterday. He wasn’t so grateful,” Trump mentioned. “Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements.”
In one other obvious swipe at Carney, Trump issued an “open letter” to the Canadian chief on Truth Social revoking Canada’s invitation to hitch the Board of Peace, a U.S.-led council tasked with managing Gaza’s post-war future.
“Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The inauguration of the Board of Peace came about after Carney had already departed, in response to The Associated Press.
Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks in Quebec City, Quebec, on Jan. 22, 2026, following his latest participation on the World Economic Forum in Davos. (Renaud Philippe/Bloomberg by way of Getty Images)
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Upon his return to Canada, Carney addressed a cupboard retreat and took the chance to reject Trump’s declare.
“Canada and the United States have built a remarkable partnership in the economy, in security, and in a rich cultural exchange,” Carney mentioned on Thursday whereas talking in Plains of Abraham, Québec, throughout a cupboard retreat.
“But Canada doesn’t ‘live because of the United States’,” he mentioned, referencing Trump’s comment. “Canada thrives because we are Canadian. We are masters in our own house. This is our country. This is our future. The choice is ours.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and Carney’s workplace for remark.
Rachel Wolf is a breaking information author for Fox News Digital and FOX Business.
