• Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canadian goods if a deal with China goes ahead.
• The president warns Canada may become a "Drop Off Port" for China.
• Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney recently met with Chinese leaders to negotiate trade terms.
• Trump continues to assert U.S. dominance over Canadian sovereignty.
• This dispute marks a significant downturn in U.S.-Canada relations.

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian imports if Canada proceeds with a trade deal with China. Trump stated on his social media platform, Truth Social, that if Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney believes he can make Canada a “Drop Off Port” for Chinese goods, he is “sorely mistaken.” He added, “China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it,” and emphasized that Canadian goods would face immediate tariffs if a deal is struck, according to Indiatimes, Reuters, Channel News Asia, Le Monde, CBS News, Indiatimes, SCMP, BBC, and Al Jazeera.

This statement from Trump follows Canada's recent negotiations with China, which included agreements to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles while Canada would face reduced agricultural product tariffs. Canadian officials portray these agreements as a calculated shift towards a "reliable and predictable" partnership with China, aiming to diversify Canada's economic relations, as noted by sources like Indiatimes and Al Jazeera.

Trump’s rhetoric reflects a broader concern about Canada potentially undermining U.S. trade interests through its engagement with China. During a recent speech at the World Economic Forum, Carney articulated a call for middle powers to resist coercion from larger nations and stressed Canada’s independence, which sparked a retaliatory remark from Trump saying, “Canada lives because of the United States,” indicating a paternalistic view of U.S.-Canada relations according to Reuters and SCMP.

Tensions have escalated further as Trump has revoked an invitation to Carney to join his proposed “Board of Peace,” signaling a deterioration in diplomatic relations and ongoing friction over trade issues, as stated by Le Monde and BBC.