Trump threatens Canada with tariffs if it engages with China

US President Donald Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if Canada makes a trade deal with China, warning Prime Minister Mark Carney that such a move would jeopardize Canada’s economy. Trump asserted that China would exploit Canada, using it to bypass US tariffs, and criticized Carney for calling China a “reliable partner.” Tensions have escalated recently, culminating in Trump withdrawing an invitation for Canada to join his Board of Peace initiative after Carney’s remarks at the World Economic Forum.

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