Trump hits out at Canada over retaliatory tariffs
Donald Trump has accused Canada of treating US farmers unfairly for years as a trade standoff between Ottawa and Washington escalates. Both sides are threatening new tariffs after the collapse of talks on Friday.
President Donald Trump expressed anger towards Canada on Sunday, stating that the country desired the advantages of being a US state without being officially recognized as one. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump vowed to end the years of massive tariffs imposed on Canadian farmers. Canada had retaliated by announcing on Saturday that it would introduce tariffs on several US products starting September 8, in response to the US imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods earlier that day.
Prime Minister Mark Carney defended Canada's decision, asserting that they could not accept the US's offer and would not grant what was requested. The retaliatory tariffs would target various products, including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics, affecting around $20 billion worth of Canadian exports.
The US, which accounts for about 70% of Canadian exports, is likely to be more vulnerable in this trade dispute. Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed support for Carney's decision, criticizing the proposed trade deal as a bad deal for the province and specific sectors.
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