Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff
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U.S. trade policy has devastated the Canadian auto industry and pushed the country to reach an agreement that will make it easier for Chinese companies to sell cars there.
Washington and Ottawa are quarreling after the prime minister signaled smaller countries needed to fight back against America’s bullying.
On Sunday, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat saying it's Americans who will feel the brunt of potential U.S. tariffs.
By Divya Rajagopal TORONTO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Canada respects its commitments and engagements under the United States Mexico Canada trade agreement, of not to pursue free trade agreements with non market economies,
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday praised his country, saying “the choice is up to us” when it comes to Canada’s future, after President Trump said Canada “lives because of the U.S.” “Canada and the United States have built a remarkable partnership,
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to slap 100% tariffs on Canadian imports if America’s second-biggest trading partner makes a trade deal with China.
Trump has been incensed with Carney ever since his attention-grabbing speech at Davos describing a 'rupture' in the world order.
"The Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time,” Trump wrote in response.