“TRUMP’S TRADE TANTRUM: 100% TARIFF THREAT TO CANADA OVER CHINA DEAL”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if the country proceeds with a trade deal with China. Here are the key issues:
– Tariff Threat : “If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A.” – Donald Trump
– China’s Influence : “China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of their businesses, social fabric, and general way of life.” – Donald Trump
– Canada’s Response: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has not responded to the threat, but has emphasized Canada’s independence, saying “Canada thrives because we are Canadian.”
– Trade Deal : Carney recently traveled to China and reached a trade deal, which Trump initially supported but now opposes.
– Escalating Tensions : The threat comes after Carney criticized Trump’s pursuit of Greenland and called for middle powers to act together to avoid US dominance
After Carney’s election last year, Trump and Carney shared a congenial tone.
“I think the relationship is going to be very strong,” Trump said at the time.
But Trump this month dismissed the mega trade deal between the United States, Canada, and Mexico — up for renegotiation in July — as “irrelevant.”
SOURCE== REUTERS ==EXCEPT THE HEADLINE AND INTRO PLUS A FEW PARAGRAPHS
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