The threat targets a January 16 strategic partnership where Canada cut tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles from 100% to 6.1%, capped at 49,000 annually, in exchange for lower Chinese duties on Canadian canola seed. Trump accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of turning Canada into a 'drop off port' for China-evading U.S. duties, invoking USMCA's 'poison pill' clause against deals with non-market economies. Carney responded by promoting his 'Buy Canadian' policy to support homegrown industries, while reactions divided between those thanking Trump for protecting jobs and critics calling it bullying.
