President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Canada, accusing the country of being the 'worst' trade abuser and threatening to raise tariffs on Canadian cars and auto parts.

Trump made the comments in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, where he claimed that Canada had been taking advantage of the US for decades.

Trade Tensions Escalate

The latest escalation follows the collapse of US-Canada trade talks, after Washington imposed 50% tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of Canadian goods from August 22.

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Trump has also threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks and auto parts to 50% from January 1, 2027, in a move that could further strain relations between the two countries.

Canada is responding with counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion of US imports from September 8, targeting products including steel and aluminium, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, plastics and electronics.

Tariff War Deepens

The latest measures deepen a trade fight that has already seen tariffs on autos, metals and other goods, putting pressure on the deeply integrated US-Canada supply chain and raising uncertainty around the USMCA trade agreement.

Trump attributed the turnaround to his tariff policies, saying, 'That's what we've done with TARIFFS. One of the Worst Abusers is Canada. I deal with the Leadership of many Countries, but I find Canada to be the worst.'

Business Implications

Many Canadian companies that have been doing business with America are now moving back to the US in order to avoid paying tariffs.

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've revived, and indeed saved, the Automobile Business in our America,' Trump said. 'When you move back, there are no TARIFFS!'

Canada Responds

Canada is responding with counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion of US imports, targeting products including steel and aluminium, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, plastics and electronics.

't one. I deal with the Leadership of many Countries, but I find Canada to be the worst. They are entitled no longer!' Trump said.