‘Wants benefits of a State, without being one’: Trump hits back at Canada over retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Canada following Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel and dairy. The trade dispute escalated after the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
Why it matters
The trade conflict between the U.S. and Canada has significant implications for North American economic stability and supply chains.
U.S. President Donald Trump hit back at Canada on Sunday (August 23, 2026) after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States following a breakdown in trade negotiations.
"Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!!" Mr. Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
"They have also charged our great farmers, for many years, massive amounts of Tariffs. No more!!!" he said.
Mr. Carney said on Saturday (August 22, 2026) that new Canadian tariffs would take effect on September 8, notably targeting the U.S. steel and dairy industries.
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