Canada Slams Trump‘s Tariff Hike After Recognizing Palestine: A Diplomatic firestorm Erupts
Ottawa,Canada – In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions,Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has voiced profound disappointment following President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a steep 35% tariff on Canadian goods. The move, outlined in an executive order, comes as a direct response to Canada’s proclamation of its intention to recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly.
The tariff increase, a notable jump from the previous 25%, targets a broad range of canadian products. While goods covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) remain largely exempt, the impact on other key Canadian sectors, including lumber, steel, aluminum, adn automotive industries, is expected to be ample.
“The Canadian government is disappointed with this action,” stated Prime minister Carney in a firm declaration. The executive order cited Canada’s alleged failure to “work together in controlling fentanyl floods and other prohibited drugs that continue” and its “reply” to Trump’s actions as justifications for the tariff hike.
However, Carney pushed back against these claims, highlighting Canada’s dedicated efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis and bolster border security. “Canada only contributed one percent of US fentanyl imports and has worked intensively to reduce this volume further,” he asserted, underscoring the nation’s commitment to addressing the issue.
The Prime Minister also reaffirmed Canada’s dedication to the USMCA, noting that its implementation by the US ensures that average tariffs on Canadian goods remain among the lowest compared to other trading partners.
The diplomatic fallout stems directly from canada’s recent announcement to recognize a Palestinian state at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. This decision, mirroring similar declarations by G7 allies France and Britain, aims to uphold the prospects of a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which Carney described as “eroded before our eyes.”
The timing of Trump’s retaliatory tariff increase signals a deepening rift between the two North American allies,intertwining complex geopolitical issues with economic policy. The international community will be closely watching how this diplomatic firestorm unfolds and its potential repercussions on global trade and Middle East peace efforts.
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