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US President Trump posted on his social media “Real Social” that Canada has “taken advantage of the US” by imposing high tariffs on American farmers and agricultural products over the years, adding that the two countries have had a trade deficit of 60 billion US dollars for a long time. “This situation is unsustainable and will not continue.” Trump announced that starting January 1, 2027, the US will raise tariffs on all Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel to 50%. At the same time, he said that there are “zero tariffs” on related products produced in the US. Trump also said that the US “doesn't need Canada, Canada needs America,” and said that 95% of Canada's business is related to the US, and the US situation is “just the opposite.”

Zhitongcaijing·08/24/2026 13:57:07
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US President Trump posted on his social media “Real Social” that Canada has “taken advantage of the US” by imposing high tariffs on American farmers and agricultural products over the years, adding that the two countries have had a trade deficit of 60 billion US dollars for a long time. “This situation is unsustainable and will not continue.” Trump announced that starting January 1, 2027, the US will raise tariffs on all Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel to 50%. At the same time, he said that there are “zero tariffs” on related products produced in the US. Trump also said that the US “doesn't need Canada, Canada needs America,” and said that 95% of Canada's business is related to the US, and the US situation is “just the opposite.”