Canada ignites a trade storm! Prime Minister Mark Carney declared on Sunday there will be no free trade deal with China, firing back at Donald Trump's fiery threats of hefty tariffs on Canadian imports.

Carney's latest move with China eases tariffs in specific sectors—not a sweeping deal. But Trump's steaming—warning of a brutal 100% levy if Canada buddies up with Beijing for trade talks.

Under the North American pact with the U.S. and Mexico, Canada can't cozy up to non-market economies like China without a heads-up!

"We're not planning any trade pacts with China or similar nations," Carney insisted, adding they've only addressed issues rearing in recent years.

Flashback to 2024—Canada slapped China with a 100% tax on EVs and a 25% duty on metals. China hit back, taxing canola, pork, and seafood. Now, Carney's lifting Canada's 100% duty on Chinese electric vehicles, aiming for trade harmony.

Trump barked loud on social media, accusing Canada of letting Chinese products sneak into U.S. turf. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent chimed, criticizing Carney’s approach as a grandstand move for global applause.

Yet Carney wasn't backing down—at Davos, he rallied like-minded nations to unite against coercive powers. He sent a clear message: Be at the table or end up on the menu! The remark stole the spotlight, overshadowing Trump at the Forum.

Meanwhile, Trump's antics stretch beyond trade. His bizarre bid for Greenland and suggestive map alterations put Canada’s sovereignty in his crosshairs, hinting at 'joining' as America's 51st state.

The tug-of-war continues! Will these tensions reshape alliances or drive deeper wedges?

Key Takeaways:

• A trade battle brews as Trump's tariff threats clash with Carney's China stance.

• Davos drama—Carney’s bold speech wins acclaim, leaving Trump in the dust!

• Trump’s Greenland gambit strains relations, eyeing Canada for U.S. expansion.

  

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Source 2026-01-25

 

 

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Canada ignites a trade storm?

Hardly a "David vs. Goliath" story!

If we look past the posturing, I think it's obvious that Canada isn't signing a new free trade deal with China. It's simply removing a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles. This is a tariff that Canada itself put in place a few years ago during a trade war.

I would suggest the real goal is to get China to ease its own tariffs on Canadian farm goods like canola and pork, which is hardly likely to affect the North American pact.

The explosive Trump reaction, threatening another 100% tariff, simply ignores the reality.

The economies of Canada and the US are tightly fused together, with an incredible amount of daily cross-border trade. A tariff that severe would wreck North American supply chains and raise prices for everyone, acting more as a political threat than a sane policy (nothing new here).

I think that Canada is seeking to do a balancing act that sees it trying to stay firm with allies and the US, while khao trying to manage a difficult relationship with China.

Calling this treason or weakness is just theater. The actual move is a minor adjustment in a long, complicated game in the new world order.

USA government says tariffs, Some of the world and myself say Boycott.

I like Belgium Chocolates, French perfumes and products from all over the

world and will try to not by any more American products than I have to, plus I do not plan to travel anywhere in America

while Trump and his party are in power.

3 hours ago, Stargeezr said:

USA government says tariffs, Some of the world and myself say Boycott.

I like Belgium Chocolates, French perfumes and products from all over the

world and will try to not by any more American products than I have to, plus I do not plan to travel anywhere in America

while Trump and his party are in power.

Fair comment. I would certainly not consider going to the USA while the Trump regime is controlling everything

I'm looking forward to BYD cars in Canada. That will probably be my next car. No way American Auto manufacturers can compete with Chinese cars. It already happened in Thailand, is apparently happening in Australia, Mexico, and Europe, and now they are coming to Canada. Spurred on by the convicted felon con mans dumb tariffs. So thanks a lot orange man. First he got Carney elected and now this. He's making Canada great again.