Canada, a country known for peace, has unexpectedly sparked a new global trade fight. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent visit to China produced a high-profile trade agreement that immediately triggered warnings from Washington. US President Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canadian exports if Ottawa moves any closer to Beijing.
Carney has pushed back on the idea that Canada is pivoting toward China. He insisted the agreement is not a free trade deal and applies only to a narrow group of sectors that were hit during two years of escalating tariff disputes. The goal, he said, is to repair economic damage and restore predictability, not to rewrite Canada’s long-term trade strategy.
Trump’s Warning Shot
Trump responded with sharp words and strong warnings. In a social media post, he accused Canada of risking its relationship with the US by opening the door to Chinese goods. He said Canada would face severe consequences if it acted as a transit
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