'Worst nation to deal with': Trump slaps 50% tariff on Canada as trade talks fall apart
President Donald Trump accused Canada of unfairly dealing with the United States, accusing the country of unfairly taxing American farmers and creating a $60 billion deficit. In a post on social media, Trump threatened to increase tariffs on all vehicles, parts, and steel to 50% from January 1, 2027, and declared Canada the worst nation to deal with.
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by suspending trade negotiations with Washington, claiming that recent progress was insufficient to meet Canada's objectives, including tariff-free access for most businesses, lower US tariffs on key industries, and protection for small and medium-sized businesses.
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