On this report, the focus is on the escalating trade tensions as US President Donald Trump issues a stern warning to Canada. The President has threatened to impose '100% tariffs on Canadian goods' if the country continues to engage in trade with China. This latest development marks a significant intensification of Trump's tariff strategy, specifically targeting Canada's economic relationship with Beijing. The transcript highlights that the threat is contingent on Canada's trade engagements, with the US President making it clear that such interactions will result in severe economic penalties. The programme explores the implications of these 'tariff tantrums' and the potential impact on North American trade dynamics. The report underscores that these threats have not stopped and have instead taken a step further regarding Canada's trade policy. This move signals a hardline approach by the US administration to curb Chinese influence in the region through aggressive fiscal measures against its northern neighbour.

Trump launched a sharp warning to Canada and PM Mark Carney over plans to make the country a 'Drop Off Port' for Chinese imports into the United States, saying they are 'sorely mistaken.'

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its trade deal with China, escalating tensions between the two nations.

President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods entering the United States if Canada "makes a deal

"China will eat Canada alive, ‍completely devour it, including ⁠the ‍destruction of their businesses, social fabric, and general way of life," Trump wrote on Truth ⁠Social.

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada if it becomes a "drop off port" for China, warning the deal would destroy Canadian businesses and way of life.

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada if it becomes a "drop off port" for China, warning the deal would destroy Canadian businesses and way of life.

Trump suggested to CNBC that the Greenland framework involves mineral rights for the U.S., as well as the administration's proposed "Golden Dome" system.