Carney pushes back on Trump's 100% tariff threat over China trade deals with Canada amid tensions

Canadian PM Mark Carney pushes back against Trump's 100% tariff threat, firmly denying plans for China free trade deal after recent diplomatic visit.

FILE - Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

In 2024, Canada matched U.S. trade policy by imposing a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles and a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum. China retaliated with 100% duties on Canadian canola oil and meal and 25% tariffs on pork and seafood.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on March 23, 2019, in Rome, Italy. (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

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"China is successfully and completely taking over the once Great Country of Canada," Trump’s post read. "So sad to see it happen. I only hope they leave Ice Hockey alone!"

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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