As the United States and Canada find themselves locked in a trade dispute yet again, President Donald Trump has hit back at the neighbouring nation. Taking to social media, the US president accused Canada of asking too much while renewing his 51st state jibe.
Trump announced a 50 per cent tariff on Canada after trade negotiations with the neighbouring country fell through. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)
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"Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!! They have also charged our great farmers, for many years, massive amounts of Tariffs. No more!!!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump renews 51st state jibe
This is not the first time the US President has called Canada as the 51st state of the United States. Trump's jibe dates back to 2025 when Justin Trudeau was the Prime Minister of Canada.
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During his presidential campaign and upon his return to the White House, Trump has called on Canada to join the US as a new state due to the ongoing trade disputes.
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During his presidential campaign and upon his return to the White House, Trump has called on Canada to join the US as a new state due to the ongoing trade disputes.
Trump's remarks come after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Ottawa will respond with a "dollar for dollar" move to match the 50 per cent tariff imposed by Trump.
What is Canada's response to the US's 50% tariffs?
Canada plans to retaliate with 'dollar for dollar' tariffs on US goods, targeting products like steel, dairy, and electronics starting September 8.
Why did the trade talks between the US and Canada fail?
The talks collapsed when the US introduced last-minute conditions that Canada found unacceptable, including cuts to tariff relief for Canadian vehicles and restrictions on Canada's ability to form trade agreements.
How have US tariffs affected Canadian exports?
The 50% tariffs imposed by the US will impact about 5% of Canada's exports, affecting a wide range of goods including agricultural products and electronics.
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Calling the imposition of tariffs "an attack on Canada," Carney stated that the details will be released later this week as Canada will focus on protecting its economy and national interests.
The US announced a 50 per cent tariff on Canada after trade negotiations with the neighbouring country fell through.
Announcing US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that “Canada declined to finalize the trade deal under the terms agreed earlier this week.”
He added Canada declined despite Washington’s offers to reduce tariffs on sectors such as steel and aluminum.
Carney hit back, calling the last minute changes by the US “unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal.”
This development comes days after Trump said that the United States "should be able to have a deal with Canada," citing his "good relationship" with Carney and announced a temporary halt in any tariffs against Ottawa.
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