Published Aug 24, 2026, 9:50 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 8 sources

Trade clashes between the United States are Canada are once again escalating, with President Trump announcing a 50% increase in tariffs on all cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel entering the country via Canada beginning January 1, 2027. Trump further claims, “On Trade, and in other ways, also, they [Canada] are among the worst Nations in the World to deal with. They feel entitled, and yet, WE DON'T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US! They do 95% of their business with the U.S., with us, the exact opposite!”

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Trade clashes between the United States are Canada are once again escalating, with President Trump announcing a 50% increase in tariffs on all cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel entering the country via Canada beginning January 1, 2027. Trump further claims, “On Trade, and in other ways, also, they [Canada] are among the worst Nations in the World to deal with. They feel entitled, and yet, WE DON'T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US! They do 95% of their business with the U.S., with us, the exact