Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued a strong response after US President Donald Trump warned of imposing a 100% tariff on Canadian goods, should Ottawa deepen its trade engagement with China.
ā ļø Trumpās Warning to Canada
Donald Trump, known for his hardline stance on trade and foreign policy, recently criticised Canada for its growing ties with Beijing. He warned that increased Chinese influence north of the US border would ānot be allowedā and threatened sweeping trade penalties if Canada pursued agreements with China.
šØš¦ Carneyās Message: Control Whatās Ours
Reacting to the warning, PM Carney urged Canadians to support domestic industries and reduce vulnerability to external economic pressures.
š£ļø āWith our economy under threat from abroad, Canadians have made a choiceāto focus on what we can control,ā Carney said.
š¦ Buy Canadian, Build Canadian
Carney encouraged citizens to buy Canadian-made products, positioning local consumption as a shield against global trade shocks. The move signals a shift toward strengthening internal demand and supporting homegrown businesses.
Taking to X, Carney wrote:
š āWeāre buying Canadian, and weāre building Canadian.ā
š„ Video Message to the Nation
In a short video address, the Prime Minister added:
āWe canāt control what other nations do. But we can be our own best customers. Weāll buy Canadian. Weāll build Canadian. Together, we will build stronger.ā
š Rising Trade Tensions
Carneyās remarks come amid escalating tensions in North American trade relations and Canadaās expanding outreach to Asian markets. Trump reiterated his stance on Saturday, warning Ottawa against entering any commercial agreements with China.
š„ Trumpās Sharp Response
Posting on Truth Social, Trump wrote:
āIf Governor Carney thinks heās going to make Canada a ādrop-off portā for China to send goods into the United States, he is sorely mistakenā¦ If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods.ā
š Whatās Next?
As rhetoric sharpens, businesses and policymakers on both sides of the border are closely watching how the trade standoff unfolds.
