US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that his administration will impose a 35% tariff on all Canadian imports beginning August 1.
He linked the decision to what he called Canada’s failure to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States adequately.
US President Trump Warns Against Retaliation
In a letter addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, shared via President Trump’s social media platform, the US president warned that the tariff could increase further if Canada retaliates.
“If Canada works with me to stop the flow of fentanyl, we will, perhaps, consider an adjustment to this letter,” the US President wrote.
He added that future tariff levels would depend on how the relationship between the two countries evolves.
Evidence Contradicts Border Claims
Despite President Trump’s justification, US government data shows that most fentanyl enters the United States through its southern border with Mexico, not from Canada.
Experts have raised concerns that the move may be politically motivated rather than based on drug trafficking data.
Trade Tensions Escalate Beyond Canada
US President Trump’s latest move against Canada is part of a broader trade offensive.
In recent days, his administration imposed new tariffs on Japan and South Korea and announced a 50% tariff on imported copper.
In an NBC News interview published Thursday, the US President hinted that more countries could face blanket tariffs ranging from 15% to 20%, depending on their trade practices and cooperation on security matters.
The US previously imposed a 25% tariff on various Canadian goods, but later exempted many of them under the 2020 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
It remains unclear whether these exemptions will continue once the new tariff takes effect.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has not yet issued an official response to President Trump’s announcement.
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