Donald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50%, after trade negotiations between Washington and Ottawa broke down last week.
New duties set for 2027
On Truth Social, the president blasted Canada, and said the new duties will go into effect on 1 January 2027. “On Trade, and in other ways, also, they are among the worst Nations in the World to deal with. They feel entitled, and yet, WE DON’T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US!” Trump wrote.
Escalation after rejected deal
This latest escalation comes after Canadian prime minister Mark Carney rejected the latest deal on Saturday, after Trump previously slapped a 50% tariff on $20bn worth of Canadian exports – ranging from hockey equipment to electronics.
Carney said the Trump administration’s final demands went too far: “They asked too much and offered too little.”
