Overview
- President Donald Trump called it “very dangerous” for Canada to do business with China and claimed Beijing could stop Canadians from playing ice hockey.
- He reiterated threats of tariffs of up to 100% on Canadian goods if Ottawa proceeds with its China arrangement.
- Recent Canada–China talks included reported plans to lower tariffs on canola and allow limited imports of Chinese electric vehicles under a narrow cooperation framework.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated Canada is not seeking a full China free‑trade agreement and is pursuing broader trade diversification.
- Trump’s hockey remark drew widespread mockery on X, where a clip of his comments drew heavy scrutiny and criticism.