Trump Escalates Trade War With Canada Over Ontario's Electricity Tariff

The U.S. president announces new tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum while reviving his controversial proposal to annex Canada as the 51st state.

Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports, citing Ontario's 25% tariff on electricity exported to the U.S.
The tariffs take effect on March 12, with Trump threatening further increases on Canadian automotive imports by April 2 if other tariffs are not lifted.
Trump criticized Canada’s agricultural tariffs on U.S. dairy products, calling them excessively high and unfair to American farmers.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford vowed to resist U.S. pressure, suggesting the province could cut electricity exports entirely if negotiations fail.
Trump reiterated his long-standing proposal for Canada to join the U.S. as its 51st state, framing it as a solution to trade and defense disputes.