U.S. threatens 100% tariffs on Canadian imports over trade deal

On January 24, 2026, United States President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on goods imported from Canada in response to Canada’s potential new trade deal with China. Trump’s remarks were made in Washington and indicated deepening economic tensions between the United States and Canada. The announcement followed reports that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was negotiating expanded trade ties with China, prompting Washington to warn that such a deal could severely impact U.S. economic interests.