‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war

US President Donald Trump lashed out at Canada after trade negotiations between the two countries broke down, leading to a trade war. Trump took to social media to express his frustration, saying, "Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!!" He also criticized Canada for imposing heavy tariffs on American farmers for years.

In response, the US imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, targeting items ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors. Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada vowed to match the US tariffs "dollar for dollar," which is set to take effect on September 8. The escalation has raised concerns about the future of the North American Trade Agreement (USMCA), which governs $2 trillion in annual trade between the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Both sides accused each other of initiating the breakdown in talks, with Carney stating that Canada was "at war" over trade with the US. The trade war has already affected US-Canadian relations, with a 21% drop in Canadians visiting New York state and a petition to expel the US ambassador to Canada gaining significant support. Many in the US and Canada express concern over the deteriorating relationship, with some blaming Trump's aggressive rhetoric and trade policies.