Trump Threatens 50 Percent Tariff on Canadian Vehicles

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States will double tariffs on Canadian vehicles to 50 per cent starting January 1, 2027.

The threat follows the failure of bilateral trade negotiations last Friday, which allowed new 50 per cent US duties on select Canadian goods to take effect over the weekend.

Writing on Truth Social, Trump asserted that “Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years” and warned that duties will rise on all foreign-content cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney retaliated by announcing new tariffs on US steel, dairy, agricultural equipment, pulp, paper, and electronics effective September 8.

Carney stated that trade negotiations collapsed after US officials demanded last-minute restrictions on Canada’s trade deals with other nations and made unacceptable threats regarding Quebec culture and the French language.

Trump threatens 50 per cent tariff on Canadian vehicles (News Central TV) — Trump threatens a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian vehicles. Credit: Reuters

With 70 per cent of Canadian exports bound for the United States, Carney emphasised that his government will prioritise domestic growth and international trade diversification over accepting an unfavourable agreement.

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