Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced the immediate termination of all trade discussions with Canada, following the country’s decision to implement a Digital Services Tax on American technology companies.
In a post on his official Truth Social account Friday afternoon, Trump called Canada a “very difficult country to trade with,” citing long-standing disputes over tariffs as high as 400% on U.S. dairy exports. He accused Canada of copying the European Union, which has implemented similar digital taxes and is currently in separate talks with the U.S. Calling the move a “direct and blatant attack on our Country,” Trump said the U.S. will impose tariffs on Canada within seven days, with details to be announced shortly. “Based on this egregious Tax, we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately,” Trump wrote.
The post marks a sharp escalation in trade tensions between the two nations and revives long-standing economic grievances that surfaced during Trump’s previous administration. The Canadian government has yet to issue an official response.
