Trump Slams Door Shut on Canadian Goods Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken another step in escalating trade tensions with Canada by signing new executive orders that will block imports of certain Canadian goods, including motorcycles and dairy products.
The move comes after Ottawa imposed its own set of duties on the United States last month, which prompted Trump to respond with a 50% tariff on select Canadian exports. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that Canada's actions were 'discriminatory' towards American exporters and that this was a 'natural consequence'.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that Ottawa's pivot away from the United States will come at a cost, but the alternative would be far worse. Trump has repeatedly targeted Canada since negotiations fell apart last month, including signing an order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America', making social media posts about the Canadian dollar, and threatening to prevent Quebec's Bombardier from selling in the U.S.