Trump threatens 35% tariffs for Canadian goods

US President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 35% tariff of Canadian goods starting on August 1, even when the two countries were on the days of the self -appointed deadline to reach a new trade transaction.

The message came in the form of a letter posted on the Trump Truth Social Social Media Platform, along with additional threats of 15% or 20% blanket tariffs for most trading partners.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government would continue to defend his country’s workers and businesses as they head for the new deadline.

Trump has sent more than 20 similar letters to other American partners this week. He also says he will soon announce new tariffs for the European Union.

Like Canada’s letter, Trump swore to fulfill these tariffs by August 1.

Some Canadian goods have already imposed a 25% tariff blanket, with the nation also hit by global rates for steel, aluminum and Trump cars – although there is an ongoing release from goods that meet the free trade agreement in North America.

It is unclear whether the latest threat of tariffs will also apply to goods covered by Canada-Companies-MEXICO Agreement (CUSMA).

Trump also imposed a 50% global tariff for the import of aluminum and steel and a 25% tariff for all vehicles and trucks that are not built in the United States.

He also recently announced a 50% tariff for the import of copper, intended to come into force next month.

Canada sells about three -quarters of its US goods and is a car production center and a major metal supplier, making US tariffs particularly harmful to these sectors.

Trump’s letter is said that 35% tariffs are separate for those specific deposit sector.

“As you are aware, there will be no tariff if Canada or companies in your country decide to build or produce products in the United States,” Trump said.

He also tied the tariffs to what he called the “failure of Canada” to stop the flow of fentanyl in the United States, as well as Canada’s existing dairy farmers in the United States and the trade deficit between the two countries.

“If Canada works with me to stop the flow of fentanyl, we may look at the correction of this letter. These tariffs can be modified, up or down, depending on our relationship with your country,” Trump said.

Earlier, President Trump accused Canada – along with Mexico for allowing “a huge number of people to enter and enter fentanyl” in the United States.

In her response to X, Carney said that Canada had made significant progress to “stop the scourge of fentanyl” in North America and that his government is committed to continuing to work with the United States to defend communities in both countries.

According to US customs and border patrol data, only about 0.2% of all fentanyl seizures entering the US are made on the Canadian border. Almost everyone else has been confiscated at the US border with Mexico.

Earlier this year, Canada also announced more funding for border security and appointed fentanyl king in response to Trump’s complaints.

In recent months, Canada has been involved in intense conversations with the United States to achieve a new trade and security deal.

At the summit of the G7 in June, Carney and Trump said they were committed to reaching a new transaction within 30 days, setting a deadline of July 21.

Trump threatened the letter to increase the levies in Canada if he avenges. Canada has already imposed a US counter-tarifi and promised more if they are unable to reach a deal by the deadline.

At the end of June, Carney removed a tax on major American technology companies after Trump put him on a “apparent attack” and threatened to cancel trade conversations.

Carney said the tax had dropped out as a “part of more negotiations” about trade between the two countries.