Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has "no intention" of pursuing a free trade agreement with China, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose crippling tariffs if Canada "makes a deal with China." That post came one day after Trump threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods entering the U.S. if Canada "makes a deal with China." It's a good thing for him to sign a trade deal. If you can get a deal with China, you should do that," Trump told reporters at the White House at the time. On Sunday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided some clarity on Trump's threat and said the tariffs are possible if Canada makes a free trade deal with China.

Source: CBC News January 26, 2026 12:57 UTC