Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Over China Deal

On Jan. 20, 2024, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Canada would face 100‑percent tariffs on all goods if it signed a trade deal with China. The threat followed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he defended Canada’s strategy of diversifying trade away from the U.S. Ottawa says it is not pursuing an agreement with China and issued a muted response. Canadian ministers reiterated focus on the Canada‑US‑Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), scheduled for review in 2025‑26, and emphasized building domestic resilience. Carney later posted an ad urging Canadians to “buy and build Canadian.” The move highlights the ongoing friction over trade policy and Canada’s dependence on U.S. markets.